More than 300,000 of Centinel Spine’s prodisc cervical and lumbar total disc replacement implantations have been performed worldwide. The milestone marks over three decades of clinical use for the company’s prodisc-brand platform, according to a Nov. 13 news release. Centinel…
Author: Sophie Eydis
On any given day, April Armstrong, MD, might move from teaching surgical residents to mapping gene variants to talking with patients in their 90s about their goals for life after a fracture. It’s that blend of science, systems and empathy…
Lake Success, N.Y.-based Nkrumah Neurosurgery & Spine received approval from the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees to open a new flagship location in Mineola, N.Y. Led by founder Louis Nkrumah, MD, PhD, the site will serve as the primary…
The orthopedic workforce shortage is widening — but not everywhere. While major cities like New York, Boston and Philadelphia remain well-staffed, less populated regions are struggling to attract and retain surgeons. That imbalance, said William Levine, MD, Frank Stinchfield chairman…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has performed the first U.S. case of a dual mobility total joint replacement for the thumb’s basal joint — a milestone that could redefine how surgeons treat one of the most common forms of hand arthritis. For…
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Orthopedic departments are being challenged to move beyond treating injuries toward preventing them altogether. Here, ten industry leaders share how they’re reimagining musculoskeletal care — from integrating technology to implementing new care models — to keep patients healthier for longer.…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health has opened an orthopedic walk-in injury clinic in Sheboygan. Located in the Prevea Sheboygan Medical Office Building, the clinic offers same-day evaluations and treatment for acute orthopedic injuries related to sports, work or recreation. Services…
In orthopedic surgery, robots now guide the scalpel and AI completes the paperwork — and that’s only the beginning. Few people see the change as clearly as J. Paul Schroeppel, MD, who balances life in the operating room with the…
Hainesport, N.J.-based North American Spine and Pain has incorporated advanced injection-based therapies and image-guided diagnostics into its approach for back pain management. The initiative, introduced in November, aims to treat chronic and acute spinal conditions with minimally invasive procedures such…
Orthopedic practices are facing a generational workforce transition. With an aging surgeon population, persistent burnout and shifting expectations from younger physicians, leaders are rethinking how to recruit, retain and sustain surgical talent. The focus is moving from filling positions to…