Breg earned HITRUST certification for Breg Vision and Vision Clarity, according to a Jan. 30 news release. HITRUST is one of the most vigorous frameworks in healthcare, and certification is granted to products that meet its criteria for digital security,…
Orthopedic
In today’s joint replacement market, surgery is rarely the first decision patients make. The first decision is who to trust. Martin Jenter, DO, a hip and knee reconstruction surgeon who operates at Henry Ford Providence Novi (Mich.) Hospital and Michigan…
Physician autonomy remains more important than ever in the orthopedic landscape, but it has to look different compared to past decades, Michael Meneghini, MD, said. Dr. Meneghini, CEO of Noblesville, Ind.-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute, spoke about what this shift looks…
Kenneth Krackow, MD, a pioneer of joint replacement and arthroplasty procedures, died Jan. 9. Dr. Krackow was an orthopedic surgeon and professor of orthopedics at the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, according to a…
Orthopedic leaders say patient expectations have changed significantly in recent years, influenced by advances in technology, greater access to information and growing consumerism in healthcare. Question: What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in orthopedic patient expectations over the last five…
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Advanced Orthopedics New England has added walk-in orthopedic urgent care services at its Bloomfield, Conn., location. The clinic offers same-day evaluations and treatment for musculoskeletal issues, including sprains, fractures, joint pain and sports injuries, according to a Jan. 29 news…
Stryker saw $25.1 billion in revenue for the full year 2025, according to financial results posted Jan. 29. Six things to know: 1. Full-year sales were up 11.2% compared to 2024. 2. Full-year orthopedic net sales were $9.5 billion, a…
The Longevity Centers of America in West Palm Beach, Fla., has introduced NanoScope needle arthroscopy to expand its orthopedic and regenerative medicine services. The minimally invasive system uses a needle-sized camera to provide real-time, in-joint visualization without surgical incisions or…
Medtech company Advita Ortho has launched its next-generation GPS Shoulder system, updating its navigation platform with a new station and software. Howard Routman, DO, completed the first cases using the system at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Fla., according to…
Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics completed its first outpatient total ankle replacement, according to a Jan. 28 news release shared with Becker’s. Matthew Pacana, MD, performed the milestone case at Coastal Orthopedics’ ASC. Total ankle replacement includes general anesthesia and a…