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Here five developments from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Dec. 13:
Northern Montana Hospital in Havre added smart knee replacements with Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ device, according to a Dec. 12 news release in the Havre Daily News.
There are 27,639 orthopedic surgeons practicing in the U.S., according to data firm Definitive Healthcare.
Andrew Lovy, MD, a hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery specialist, has joined West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
Here are five spine and orthopedic legal battles that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 17:
ZimVie's Vital spinal fixation system was FDA cleared for use with Brainlab's spine and trauma navigation, according to a Dec. 12 news release.
A federal jury has ruled in favor of orthopedic surgeon John Abraham, MD, who alleged Thomas Jefferson University conducted a gender-biased investigation against him, according to a Dec. 7 report from the The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Orthofix named three independent directors to its board, the devicemaker said Dec. 12.
Spinal Simplicity's Liberty-SI Lateral implant system earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the devicemaker said Dec. 11.