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Northwell Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., opened Neurosurgery & Spine at Phelps, according to a July 9 news release. The 2,600-square-foot facility is on the hospital’s campus and is dedicated to spine surgery and neurosurgery. It has four exam…

James Germano, MD, completed the first AI-assisted total hip replacement surgery in the U.S. using the ORTOMA platform.  The platform is an intraoperative guidance system used for total hip replacement procedures that aids in surgical precision and reduces operation duration,…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons introduced the Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards, according to a July 8 news release from the organization.  Here are four things to know:

Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute is opening a new urgent care clinic for orthopedic services in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on July 14.  The clinic will provide treatment for conditions and injuries including bone fractures, ligament sprains, muscle strains and sports…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could pave the way for a less expensive healthcare system, spine surgeon Daniel Choi, MD, said. Dr. Choi spoke with Becker’s to discuss the outcomes he hopes to see in light of the legislation.…

One name is behind two major sales in spine medtech in 2025. Investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers purchased key spinal assets from Stryker and Xtant Medical. Stryker sold its U.S. spine business, and Viscogliosi Brothers is using those assets to form…

Aurora Spine’s Aero lumbar fusion system was debuted in its initial surgeries, the company said July 9. The minimally invasive procedures using Aero were completed by an orthopedic surgeon and interventionalist, according to a news release. The cases were done…