The major players in the orthopedic and spine device space are vying for market share while also bringing on additional capabilities and services.
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UCSF Health appointed Benjamin Ma, MD, chair of its orthopedic surgery department, according to Newswise.
Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.
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A Michigan orthopedic surgeon has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, The Monroe News reported Dec. 21.
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Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health expanded its orthopedic team with the addition of Jake Bingham, MD, according to a Dec. 20 report by The News-Review.
Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release.
Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.
Orthopedic surgeon and Louisiana Tech Hall of Famer Billy Bundrick, MD, has died at the age of 85, according to a Dec. 13 report from the Shreveport Times.
As 2023 comes to a close and orthopedic and spine specialists, CEOs and administrators nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on.