Rajiv Puri, MD, of Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics, performed the first smart knee replacement in the greater Chicago area on June 20.
The Latest
Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, created a telehealth program for total joint replacement patients.
From a notable stem cell study to newly launched products, here are eight updates in regenerative orthopedic medicine:
Spineway acquired France-based Spine Innovations, a company specializing in cervical and lumbar disc prostheses.
Orthopedic surgeon Ed McDevitt, MD, was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's hall of fame.
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic will have to face trial on some accusations that the practice violated the False Claims Act through kickback-related Medicare and Medicaid claims, according to an order from Georgia's Middle District court.
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has partnered with Excelerate to create savings for patients by using a physician-engagement sourcing model for surgical supplies.
A novel reverse hip implant system shows promise in boosting hip stability after total replacement surgery, orthopedic device company Hip Innovation Technology said July 20.
The first awake spinal fusion with Wenzel Spine's VariLift-LX interbody implant has been completed, the company said in a July 21 news release.
Carrum Health is partnering with Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital to expand complex joint and spine care to members in Florida.