1. William Kurtz, MD, performed the first case with Conformis’ Actera hip system.
2. David Eggert, MD, completed his 1,000th surgery using Stryker’s Mako robot.
3. Keith Baumgarten, MD, a surgeon at Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls, S.D., became the first surgeon in the state to perform a procedure using a BEAR implant.
4. John Larkin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Erlanger, Ky., completed the world’s first operation using a smart knee implant.
5. Michael Bisogno, MD, performed the first hip replacement using a Mako robotic arm at Huntington (N.Y.) Hospital.
6. Paul Jacob, DO, is the first orthopedic surgeon in Oklahoma to earn accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a master surgeon in joint replacement and robotic joint replacement.
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.
