UNC Health Blue Ridge's spine center in Morganton, N.C., has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of approval, The News Herald reported Feb. 3.
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Baton Rouge, La.-based Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center acquired a controlling interest in The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, The Advocate reported Feb. 4.
Greenwich, Conn.-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists opened an office in Wilton, Conn., Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals reported Feb. 4.
Springfield (Ill.) Clinic has closed several facilities Feb. 3 because of winter weather hitting the region, including spine, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery clinics, according to ABC affiliate New Channel 20.
U.S. Orthopedic Alliance is now using Highmark Interactive's EQ remote monitoring platform.
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Endoscopic spine surgery, enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and robotic platforms are among the procedures and technologies that spine surgeons across the country are integrating into their practice this year.
Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut relocated its Ridgefield office, according to a Feb. 2 news release shared in Hamlet Hub.
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Orthopedic Institute hired three surgeons, the practice said Feb. 2.
A four-physician practice joined Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health.
Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, an affiliate of American Orthopedic Partners, added Chris Mellano, MD.