Every orthopedic group is feeling it now: the quiet squeeze between rising demand and a shrinking willingness to work the way the last generation did. Patients are living longer. Musculoskeletal needs are growing. But the pipeline of surgeons, and the…
Sophie Eydis
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has awarded more than $260,000 to 14 programs through its 2026 Inspiring Diversity, Equity and Access grant program. The initiative funds efforts to expand access to orthopaedic education, support pathway and retention programs, and…
Evanston, Ill.-based Northwestern University scientists have created the most advanced human spinal cord injury organoid model to date, enabling researchers to test regenerative therapies in lab-grown tissue, according to a study published Feb. 11 in Nature Biomedical Engineering. The team…
Zavation Medical Products, a designer and manufacturer of spinal hardware and biologics, has released what it said is its most advanced cervical interbody implant, combining the company’s Labyrinth porous Peek design with NanoPrime titanium ion bond technology. The implant integrates…
CartiNova, a regenerative medicine clinic focused on orthopedic and spine care, has launched in Atlanta. Founded by Trevor Turner, MD, a regenerative orthopedics physician, the practice offers minimally invasive, in-office procedures for knee and spine conditions as an alternative to…
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Pittsburgh-based UPMC has opened a multidisciplinary spine clinic in Greensburg, Pa., co-located with UPMC GoHealth Urgent Care. The clinic brings together orthopedic spine surgeons, a neurosurgeon and a pain medicine physician to treat conditions including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pinched…
Cleveland Clinic has been named the official healthcare provider of the PGA Tour and PGA tour Champions through 2032. As part of the multi-year partnership, Cleveland Clinic will provide orthopedic, sports medicine and performance services to players on-site and remotely.…
Old Bridge, N.J.-based Hassan Spine & Sports Medicine has rebranded as NefraHealth, reflecting its growth into a multi-location spine and sports medicine practice. NefraHealth also added Abhishek Kumar, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, to expand its spine care offerings. Dr.…
Stryker has released the Mako Robotic Power System for total knee in a limited market release. Mako RPS is a handheld robotic system designed for total knee procedures and marks the expansion of the Mako brand into a new robotics…
Medical device distributor Synchrocare entered a distribution agreement with Diamond Orthopedic, a medical device manufacturer, according to a Feb. 9 news release. Under the partnership, Synchrocare will distribute Diamond Orthopedic’s full line of orthopedic fixation devices nationwide, including its proprietary…