Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists have become a hot topic in healthcare as questions remain on how it will affect the industry as a whole.
Orthopedic
Dilhan Abeyewardene, MD, joined Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Osso VR launched Apple Vision Pro apps for carpal tunnel release and total knee replacement, the company said April 11.
Peter Millett, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Jack Hughes, a player for the New Jersey Devils, on April 10 in Vail, Colo.
Tim Kremchek, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Tejay Antone, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, on April 12.
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Becker's reported on eight spine and orthopedic devices earning approvals and clearances from the FDA in the first quarter of 2024.
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will travel to Los Angeles to undergo a season-ending shoulder surgery performed by Neal ElAttrache, MD, according to an April 9 report from Newsweek.
From Ascension to Cedars-Sinai, four health systems have acquired new orthopedic and spine groups so far in 2024:
Monmouth Medical Center earned the Joint Commission's Disease Specific Certification for Total Hip, Knee and Spine, West Orange, N.J.-based RJW Barnabas said in an April 8 news release.
Former Philadelphia Eagles team captain Chris Maragos is still trying to collect a $43.5 million verdict he won against an orthopedic surgeon over a career-ending injury, Sports Illustrated reported April 8.