Author: Patsy Newitt

Some orthopedic surgeons say ASCs have significantly altered the technology and implant industry — a process that has accelerated during the pandemic.

During the pandemic, some orthopedic practices found that patients became more engaged with their procedures — wanting to know why and how their care is delivered. 

Audubon, Pa.-based Globus Medical announced the launch of Creo One, the market's first robotic screw designed for spine surgery with ExcelsiusGPS, according to an April 15 release. 

From patient care to industry landscape, the pandemic has shifted the orthopedic industry drastically.

Medical device company SpineGuard has named Patrick Pilcher as the vice president of sales and marketing in the U.S., according to an April 15 release. 

Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla., is reportedly the first hospital in South Florida to use Synaptive's Modus V 3D exoscope.

Spine-focused medical technology company Surgalign has named Marc Mackey as executive vice president of digital surgery.

The pandemic affected orthopedic practices in several ways in the last year, with some centers adapting and others struggling to make ends meet.

Amplify Surgical's dualX expanding interbody fusion system has been used in 1,000 spinal levels, the company announced April 13. 

St. Paul, Minn.-based Spineology named two new area vice presidents to its sales leadership team, according to an April 12 release.