1. Joseph Polio, MD, performed the first ankle replacement surgery in the Owensboro, Ky., region.
2. C. Kris Hansby, MD, performed Arkansas’ first smart knee replacement.
3. Moximed raised $40 million to develop the first knee shock absorber.
4. Phillip Patterson, MD, performed the first robotic total knee replacement in the Salem, Va. region.
5. Yair Kissin, MD, performed New Jersey’s first smart knee implant.
6. James Watt, MD, enrolled the first patient in a U.S. ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release study.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
