COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike, particularly in regions with higher levels of community transmission and lower vaccination rates, and spine surgeons are worried that elective surgeries in these areas could be affected once again.
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Derry, N.H.-based Parkland Medical Center has become the first hospital in the state to offer robotic spine surgery, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported Aug. 15.
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to 29 orthopedic-focused devices in July.
Central Kansas Orthopedic Group in Great Bend has become part of the University of Kansas Health System, according to an Aug. 14 report in the Great Bend Tribune.
Gainesville, Fla.-based medical device company Exactech has fully launched its Truliant Total Knee System featuring a new porous-coated implant.
Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute will open Sept. 1 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Kevin Lobo has worked at Stryker for 10 years advancing from an orthopedic executive to CEO.
From research on orthopedic biologics to epidural stimulation, here are four research projects that received grants in 2021:
Federal courts issued rulings on three spine-related lawsuits in the last week:
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based Certified Spine & Pain Care started offering telemedicine services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an Aug. 13 news release.