Houston-based Texas Orthopedic Hospital opened a satellite location in Kingwood, Texas, Sept. 13, Community Impact reported Sept. 23.
The Latest
Here are four orthopedic devices and implants earning FDA clearances since Sept. 13:
Two surgeons under the age of 40 discuss where they see the future of orthopedics heading, and the role of private equity in practices moving forward.
Becker's reported on three orthopedic leadership appointments since Sept. 12.
Here are three orthopedic practices and health systems partnering with professional sports organizations that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 19:
Hartford Conn.-based UConn Health implemented Augmedics' Xvision in June and now all six of its spine surgeons are using the augmented reality surgical system, Fox 61 reported Sept. 23.
Serena Hu, MD, was named the first female president of the Scoliosis Research Society at its annual meeting in Stockholm on Sept. 17, according to a Sept. 22 press release sent to Becker's.
James Lynch, MD, of Reno-based Spine Nevada, completed his 150th case using Augmedics' Xvision, the devicemaker said in a Sept. 22 tweet.
Surgery, and especially orthopedic surgery, is a traditionally male-dominated field. Despite that fact, women orthopedic surgeons across the country are excelling.
Harvinder Sandhu, MD, co-chief of the spine service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has been named chair of the department of orthopedics at Stamford (Conn.) Hospital following the retirement of Charles Cornell, MD.