Since July 1, Becker’s reported on seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who have died. 1. Peter Sultan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., died July 13 at age 54. “Peter was one of Long…
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The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho has added the Mako robotic system for orthopedic surgeries. The robot allows orthopedic surgeons to improve precision, accuracy and customization during procedures including knee and hip replacements, according…
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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainer, Minn., has added Naomi Turner, MD, to its staff. Dr. Turner is an orthopedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, according to a Sept. 30 news release from…
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has appointed Nicholas Theodore, MD, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Dr. Theodore is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotics and…
Scrub Capital is investing in Spark Spine, a medtech company focused on regenerative healing in spine and orthopedic trauma patients. The investment will support Spark Spine’s core platform — piezoelectric implants designed to promote tissue regeneration, according to an Oct.…