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Polaris AR earns FDA clearance for mixed reality surgical tech
Mixed reality surgical guidance company Polaris AR has earned FDA clearance for its Stellar Knee, the first clearance secured by Polaris AR. -
Ventura Orthopedics notifies patients of data breach – 3 years later
In August 2020, the ransomware gang Maze alleged that it had stolen patient data from Ventura (Calif.) Orthopedics and planned to post the information online. At the time, the orthopedic practice refused to confirm or deny the claims, according to a Nov. 2 report from DataBreaches.net. -
Dr. Michael Ast named chief medical officer of Ospitek
Michael Ast, MD, of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was named chief medical officer of Ospitek, the medtech company said Nov. 2. -
New Hampshire health system adds 2 orthopedic surgeons
Concord Hospital Orthopaedics-Laconia (N.H.) expanded its orthopedic surgery team with two additions. -
Hospitals face financial losses for every knee, hip replacement performed
For the last three years, hospitals have averaged losses for every inpatient primary hip replacement they have performed, and over two years have averaged losses for every inpatient primary knee replacement, according to an Oct. 26 "Strata and Syntellis Performance Trends" report, which reviewed data from 2,000 hospitals and 135,000 physicians nationwide. -
NFL players turned orthopedic surgeons
After retiring from the NFL, several former players have turned to careers in orthopedic and spine surgery or other specialties, with some even serving the teams they played for. -
Inpatient orthopedic surgical volume falling rapidly
The volume of orthopedic procedures occurring in the outpatient setting is now 33 times higher than the volume of procedures in the inpatient setting, according to an Oct. 26 "Strata and Syntellis Performance Trends" report, which reviewed data from 2,000 hospitals and 135,000 physicians nationwide. -
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center adds orthopedic surgeon
Carl Hasselman, MD, joined WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va., The Exponent Telegram reported Nov. 2. -
UnitedHealthcare's prior authorization removals just 'payer antics,' surgeons say
Nov. 1 marks a new wave of prior authorization code eliminations from UnitedHealthcare, which announced plans to drop prior authorization requirements by 20% in August. -
Holy Cross Health adds orthopedic surgeon
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health Medical Group has added Razvan Nicolescu, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons. -
Dr. Chris Coetzee operates on Vikings quarterback
Chris Coetzee, MD, operated on Kirk Cousins to repair the Minnesota Vikings quarterback's torn achilles tendon, the team said Nov. 1. -
PeekMed launches US subsidiary
Portugal-based orthopedic technology company PeekMed has established a formal subsidiary in the U.S. in Warsaw, Ind., which has earned the nickname "orthopedic capital of the world." -
Chicago orthopedic surgeon faces eviction battle
Former NFL star-turned-orthopedic surgeon Gregory Primus, MD, owner of the Chicago Center for Sports and Orthopedic Surgery, alleges that his practice is being evicted by the building housing the facility, according to an Oct. 31 report from The Chicago Crusader. -
OrthoVentions invests in early-stage company from Hospital for Special Surgery
OrthoVentions invested in Gemini, a company created in partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery, according to an Oct. 31 news release. -
Mayo Clinic, Minnesota college enter $4M sports medicine partnership
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System and Minnesota State University in Mankato are set to enter into an orthopedics and sports medicine partnership. -
Dr. Marc Philippon to perform hip surgery on San Francisco Giants player
Marc Philippon, MD, will perform hip surgery on Alex Cobb, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, in Vail, Colo., on Oct. 31. -
The top 98 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago
Chicago Magazine has named the top 151 musculoskeletal physicians in the Chicago area, including the top orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, physical medicine specialists and sports medicine specialists. -
New York orthopedic surgeon fined $100K for posting fake practice reviews
New York City-based orthopedic surgeon Mark Mohrmann, MD, has been fined $100,000 for allegedly posting fake positive reviews online for his practice, Highline Orthopedics. -
Medacta launches femoral component for total knee replacements
Orthopedic and spine solutions company Medacta has launched GMK SpheriKA, the world's first kinematic alignment-optimized femoral component indicated for total knee replacements. -
Gritman Medical Center earns Joint Commission Gold Seal for hip, knee replacements
Moscow, Idaho-based Gritman Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of approval for total hip and total knee replacements, according to an Oct. 28 report from the Daily Fly.
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