Brett Shore, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports and Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., has spent his time as a hip specialist perfecting a minimally invasive incision approach, the “bikini incision,” that he learned during his time…
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A surgeon at Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital performed the state’s third-ever awake ankle surgery, Yale Daily News reported April 25. All three surgeries have been performed by Arriana Gianakos, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at YNHH. Wide-awake ankle surgery can…
Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, performed knee surgery on Tanner Howe, a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, at UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center in Pittsburgh. The procedure was to repair Mr. Howe’s anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and…
Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital has added orthopedic oncologist Emily Carmody, MD, according to an April 24 report from FingerLakes.com. Dr. Carmody specializes in the removal of tumors from bones and soft tissues, prioritizing limb preservation. She is one of only…
A physician’s strenuous workload can make it difficult for specialists to prioritize their own well-being. However, to perform at the top of their game, some orthopedic surgeons are prioritizing focusing on personal goals, outside of the operating room, in 2025. …
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Fort Wayne, Ind.-based orthopedic implant company BioPoly has secured FDA approval for its new knee implant, according to an April 23 report from CBS affiliate WANE. With the approval, the company can begin clinical trials for the device, which aims…
Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon Paul Fadale, MD, has been honored by the Providence Bruins, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Boston Bruins, after serving as its head team physician for 33 years. The Providence…
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics has added four new leaders to its sports medicine program. Michael Banffy, MD, has been named chief of sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai, according to an April 23 news release. Dr. Banffy specializes in joint preservation, complex…
At the beginning of April, Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute announced plans to shutter six clinic locations amid a physician buyout of Jacksonville-based Baptist Health. In addition to the closures, JOI will lay off 153 physicians, radiology technologists, medical secretaries, patient…
Pixee Medical, an orthopedic, surgery-focused, augmented-reality technology company, has earned FDA clearance for its Knee+ NexSight AR guidance system for total knee arthroplasty. The technology is expected to be specifically marketed to ASCs, according to an April 22 news release. …