Neurosurgeon Michael Groff, MD, executive director of neurosciences at Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health, died in an April 12 plane crash, the health system confirmed. “Dr. Groff was more than a physician – he was a visionary leader, a gifted neurosurgeon,…
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Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY is expanding its partnership with IKS Health to include patient engagement software. The practice, which has been using IKS Health’s revenue cycle management tools, will add its artificial intelligence-powered patient engagement hub, according to an April 15…
Curiteva’s Inspire 3D-printed cervical spine implant has been used in more than 5,000 levels, the devicemaker said April 15. The milestone comes two years after the debut of the implant in 2023, according to a news release. Curiteva’s Inspire is…
The 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) brought together nearly 600 spine professionals at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to celebrate a milestone of surgical innovation, academic leadership, and human connection. Under the…
James Snow, a board member with Aurora Spine, is resigning to take the role of regulatory affairs and quality assurance manager, according to an April 14 news release. Mr. Snow has more than 20 years of experience in medical device…
Powell (Wyo.) Valley Healthcare is the first hospital in the state to use the TOPS system for spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, Cody Enterprise reported April 14. The patient was a 67-year-old woman who had surgery to relieve back pain, the report…
From findings on cervical disc replacement to total knee replacement, Becker’s reported on eight spine and orthopedic studies since March 14. 1. Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,…
Atlanta-based Legacy Center for Spinal Surgery earned advanced certification in spine surgery from The Joint Commission, according to a news release shared with Becker’s April 14. The certification was earned after the ASC went through an unannounced onsite review in…
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Justin Steele, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, on April 18. The specific nature of the procedure is unknown at this time, but Dr. Meister will repair the flexor tendon…
DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad (Calif.) is partnering with Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., for spine and orthopedic care. The hospital is a strategic equity partner in the ASC, which is within the Tri-City Medical Center Health & Wellness…