Wisconsin orthopedic surgeon David Eggert, MD, began performing robotic-assisted joint replacements five years ago after the launch of Stryker's Mako system and has been impressed with the robot's application for complex cases, according to the Ripon Commonwealth Press.
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Felix "Buddy" Savoie, III, MD, has taken the helm as the 90th president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
The worldwide surgical robotics market is projected to reach $18.3 billion by 2028, up from $7.8 billion in 2021, and competition among medtech companies is gathering momentum, according to market research and consulting firm ReAnIn.
Walmart's Centers of Excellence program for spine surgery affiliates with health systems that demonstrate appropriate and high-quality care with great outcomes.
A judge with the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts awarded NuVasive $1.6 million in damages after finding a former employee of the devicemaker breached his noncompete and nonsolicitation clauses, Mondaq reported March 31.
Some orthopedic surgeons have taken advantage of social media platforms, including Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn, to educate viewers and provide an insider look into their practices.
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The global orthopedic implant market is expected to surpass $68 billion by 2029, according to market research from Data Bridge.
Multiple professional athletes had spine and orthopedic procedures done in the first quarter of 2022.
Alan MacGill, DPM, a podiatric surgeon specializing in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, has been appointed to the board of trustees for HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate, South Florida Hospital News reported March 29.