Author: Staff

Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis announced that its orthopedic surgeons are using a new leg limb lengthening device called the PRECICE device for limb lengthening procedures of the femur and tibia bones.

Ceterix Orthopaedics announced that it has closed $18 million in a new financing round, according to a Herald Online report.

Toms River, N.J.-based New Jersey CyberKnife, a service of Community Medical Center also in Toms River, announced the addition of John Lipani, MD, to its physician team, according to an Asbury Park Press report.

Thomas Mehlhoff, MD, will perform elbow surgery on Houston Astros right handed pitcher Jose Cisnero, according to a MLB report.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based TriStar Health System has appointed Bubba McIntosh as its new orthopedics service line administrator.

  The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Gail L. Rosseau, MD, FAANS, vice president.

Jeffrey Nees, MD, recently became the second neurosurgeon in an Oklahoma ambulatory surgery center to perform a two-level artificial disc replacement.

LDR is a global medical device company focused on designing and commercializing surgical technologies for the treatment of patients suffering from spine disorders.

Spinal Deformity recently published an article examining the current state of spine surgery residency and fellowship training in the United States.

  Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists making headlines this week.