Orthopedic surgeons at the Dallas-based Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Back Institute implanted Orthofix Medical's M6-C artificial cervical disc in the first patients.
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Christopher Ahmad, MD, will operate on Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi's right elbow, MLB.com reports.
Former NFL player Dave Kempfert will bring his more than 16 years of physical therapist experience to Franklin-based Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, Brentwood Home Page reports.
Charlottesville, Va.-based Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital opened an orthopedic practice in Crozet, Va., to accommodate growing demand, local news affiliate NBC 29 reports.
Rockford-based OrthoIllinois recently spent a day practicing emergency response drills, local news affiliate WREX reports.
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine is at odds with IU Health, both based in Indianapolis, over a future relationship and agreements, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Stem cell treatments are experimental in orthopedics, but their use is promising, according to Jeffrey Carroll, MD.
Stryker reported 8.5 net sales growth in the first quarter of 2019.
Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Hospital adopted the ExcelsiusGPS for use in spine surgeries, WJAR NBC 10 reports.