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Smith+Nephew partnered with Standard Health to develop an orthopedic ASC in the United Kingdom, according to a June 18 news release.  The ASC in Poole, a town in southern England, will have overnight stays. Smith+Nephew is following the ASC model…

The first patient was treated in ReGelTec’s Hydrafil FDA investigational device exemption trial, according to a June 18 news release.  The Hydrafil system is for disc augmentation and is designed to treat pain without surgery. It delivers a permanent hydrogel…

Athanasios Manole, MD, is an interventional pain management and occupational medicine specialist at Modern Pain and Spine in Albuquerque, N.M.  During his time in medical school, Dr. Manole was awarded the American College of Physicians Health Policy Internship for his…

The most divisive topics in spine surgery include regenerative medicine, hybrid constructs and who performs some minimally invasive procedures. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy…

Surgical clinics across the country are facing mounting complexity — without the tools to manage it. As more procedures shift to outpatient settings, the pressure on private and independent clinics continues to grow. Clinics are now responsible for coordinating higher-risk…

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health launched Leah, an artificial intelligence tool designed to support patients through the full spectrum of orthopedic care. Leah’s features include 24/7 access to orthopedic information, personalized conversations and support from diagnostics through surgery and recovery,…