Smoking significantly increases the risk of infection, wound complications and reoperation after revision total knee arthroplasty, according to a study in The Journal of Arthroplasty.
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Orthopedic surgeon Prof. James Harty successfully completed the first clinical use of OrthoXel's Apex Tibial Nailing System March 3 at the Cork University Hospital Trauma Center in Ireland. The system previously received FDA 510(k) clearance and European CE mark approval.
The International Association of HealthCare Professionals honors Donald Kucharzyk, DO, with his upcoming publication in the Leading Physicians of the World.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' Ortho Connect V2.0 middleware solution received FDA 510(k) clearance.
A retrospective review in Spine assessed the evolution of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery techniques over the past 20 years.
Orthopedic surgeon Teddy Atik, MD, has been named an NJ Top Doc for the sixth consecutive year, according to Benzinga.
The Seattle Science Foundation began a $15 million five-year initiative to create a comprehensive 3-D atlas of the spinal cord, STAT reports. The atlas is intended to improve understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.
Medtronic plans to redeem around $1.2 billion of the company's shares, according to an SEC filing.
A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines how readmissions increase the total cost of care for spinal deformity surgery.
Dr. Martin O'Malley to remove bone spur in Yankees' prospect Greg Bird's foot, to miss up to 8 weeks
After experiencing lingering foot pain March 23, New York Yankees prospect Greg Bird visited Martin O'Malley, MD, who confirmed the prospect had a small bone spur in his right ankle that'll need to be surgically repaired.