Medical device company Lazurite was commended by the Medical Device Network Excellence Awards & Rankings for its ArthroFree system, the first FDA-cleared wireless camera for arthroscopy and general endoscopy.
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Here are four updates in spine and orthopedic medtech since Nov. 30:
Covenant Health Plainview (Texas) has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission, according to a Dec. 6 report from MyPlainview.
Aetna has settled a class-action lawsuit regarding its artificial disc replacement coverage, and spine surgeons have their eye on the insurer's future policy shift.
Jill McAngus, MD, is leaving Cross Timbers Orthopaedics in Stephenville, Texas, to open her own practice, according to the Glen Rose Reporter.
Frank Cammisa, MD, completed the first augmented reality-assisted spine surgery at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.
Happe Spine named Andrew Iott as its president and CEO, the devicemaker said Dec. 7.
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Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren on Dec. 5 had his second foot surgery since August, USA Today reported.
Orthopedic surgeons earned $557,000 on average during 2022, with compensation fluctuating based on practice setting and length of employment.