The 3D printing lab at Mayo Clinic's department of neurosurgery recently developed SpineBox, a 3D-printed simulator for education in spinal anatomy and pedicle screw placement, 3DPrint.com reports.
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Many medical device companies reported steep declines in their orthopedics and spine businesses in the last quarter due to the postponement and cancellation of elective procedures during the pandemic.
Here are three spine surgeons who received honors, awards or promotions in May:
Here are eight orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new practices or received new appointments in May:
Here are five spine and neurosurgeons who joined new organizations, moved locations or retired in May:
Ayman Daouk, MD, has voluntarily dropped a whistleblower lawsuit filed against Orlando (Fla.) Health in January, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
David Okonkwo, MD, PhD, on June 5 performed spine surgery on Alabama Clemson receiver Justyn Ross to correct a congenital fusion, according to SI.
Matt Lane joined the leadership ranks at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Portsmouth, N.H., according to fosters.com.
After a delay that left many frustrated, ASCs in Erie County, N.Y., are allowed to resume elective surgeries, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced June 3.
West Lafayette, Ind.-based Purdue University named Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health its provider of choice for hip and knee replacements for its employees.