Spine leaders expect things like outpatient care and new technologies to grow in the specialty, but different factors such as AI and personalized tools could surprise people in the long term with their scale. The 22 leaders featured in this…
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When the Referral Doesn’t Match the Framework A 58-year-old project manager presented with two-level lumbar disease and a note from his pain management physician that read: “Fusion candidate — failed conservative care x 8 months.” On exam, segmental mechanics were…
Up to this point, AI in orthopedics has been a bit of a mix bag. While there have been positives, unrefined and rushed programs have created delays and inaccuracies. On the plus side, some organizations have been able to integrate…
Pixie Medical’s Knee+ NexSight has received the European Union’s CE Mark, according to a March 24 news release from the company. The augmented reality guide for total knee arthroplasty does not require a robot, a dedicated console or single-use disposables. …
Eight out of ten Americans turn to search engines or general-purpose LLMs at least once a month for medical questions. Yet physician-led evaluations show some AI chatbots deliver unsafe or harmful responses in up to 43% of cases, creating new…
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SynerFuse named Adeel Khan, MD, as vice president of regenerative medicine, according to a March 24 news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Khan is a physician and regenerative medicine expert, and he was one of the first researchers in Canada…
OrthoLazer expanded its PBM therapy portfolio, and it will be standard at all of its newly opening Your Orthopedic Wellness Center locations, according to a March 24 news release. OrthoLazer PBM Therapy portfolio integrates proprietary photobiomodulation technology, evidence-informed protocols, OrthoLazer-certified…
Kenneth Donohue, MD, performed the first shoulder replacement of its kind on the East Coast. The stemless, rotator cuff-intact anatomic total shoulder replacement minimizes trauma to the bone and rotator cuff, and may help restore function more quickly, according to…
John DeFord, PhD, is stepping down from Globus Medical’s board of directors, according to a March 23 news release. His departure was effective immediately, the company said. “We are grateful for John’s many contributions, especially during the merger with NuVasive…
Stryker has contained its network disruption following a March 11 cyberattack, the company said March 23. “We believe the incident is contained, and we are prioritizing restoration of systems that directly support customers, ordering and shipping,” Stryker said in an…