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Orthopedic

Medtech company Stryker is expanding its Gamma4 hip fracture nailing system with the addition of an intermediate nail, the RC lag screw, and an anti-rotation clip with sleeve components. 

While orthopedic and spine surgeons do not directly treat patients dealing with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, as cases continue to surge, some providers, staff members and patients are responding to the uptick, while others take a…

Killeen-based AdventHealth-Central Texas has added a new orthopedic Hana Table, which provides surgeons with more precise positioning and flexibility during hip replacements and other orthopedic procedures, according to a Jan. 12 report from the Killeen Daily Herald.

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From the dwindling number of anesthesiologists in the field to the dramatic growth of sports medicine, here are three forces shaping the orthopedic industry.

Earlier this week, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health announced plans to acquire Paducah-based Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, but now, community members are raising concerns, according to a Jan. 11 report from NBC affiliate WPSD. 

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