Consolidation in orthopedics is nothing new, but more independent practices are weighing strategic partnerships as overhead rises, reimbursements decline and the effects of staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic continue to plague the healthcare industry.
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Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has performed more than 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements with Stryker's Mako system.
Los Angeles-based FullRange Spine & Ortho began offering regenerative treatments using a patient's own stem cells.
Safe Orthopaedics' Sycamore implant for spinal fractures was found to be "very satisfactory," according to three-month clinical data released by the company.
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based American Orthopedic Partners has added two partnerships in New Jersey.
Alex Bateman, CEO of Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics, is laying the groundwork for an optimistic 2022. Mr. Bateman will be at the helm of an orthopedic platform that was announced Dec. 9.
Bioventus' Nexus BoneScalpel Access handpiece was cleared by the FDA.
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