Orthopedic surgeon Justin Duke, MD, joined Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, Ore., according to an April 7 report by Newport News Times.
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Two spine surgeons recently reached milestones with Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system.
Multiple hospitals have opened or announced centers dedicated to neurosurgery, spine and neuroscience in recent months.
Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colo. will close its interventional spine services later in 2023, The Journal reported April 6.
Becker's reported on four spine and orthopedic surgery firsts since March 30:
The FDA issued a reminder about Exactech's recalled joint replacement devices, The Legal Examiner reported April 6.
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has combined Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, N.J., and JFK University Medical Center in Edison, to create the largest neuroscience institute in the state.
Spine surgeon Michael Gallizzi, MD, completed his 200th robotic case on April 4, according to The Steadman Clinic.
The orthopedic workforce has the smallest percentage of female surgeons compared to any other physician specialty, according to 2022 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, with women making up only 5.9 percent of the active workforce.