Orthopedic

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange, Texas is closing its orthopedic clinic, among other services, as it seeks Rural Emergency Hospital designation.

CurvaFix launched a smaller 7.5mm version of its IM Implant, the devicemaker said Feb. 16.

Lazurite added Laith Jazrawi, MD, and Mark Schickendantz, MD, to its medical advisory board, the orthopedic medtech company said Feb. 16.

From three hospitals in a Texas health system to an Ohio orthopedic institute, nine medical centers have received certifications from The Joint Commission for orthopedic or spine care since Nov. 7. 

Eric Sigmond, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sidney Health Center in Sidney, Mont., recently connected with Becker's to discuss the role of the government and payers in orthopedic surgeon compensation. 

Marcus Rothermich, MD, debuted Microsoft's HoloLens goggles for a sports medicine case.

Three orthopedic surgeons joined Formus Labs' clinical advisory board, the medtech company said Feb. 15. 

Spire Orthopedic Partners, a physician owned and operated management partner backed by private equity firm Kohlberg and Co., has quickly made a name for itself in the orthopedic MSO space since its 2021 founding.

Technology leader ModMed has been named the top EHR system for orthopedic practices for the sixth year in a row by poll conductor Black Book. 

Englewood (N.J.) Health has been re-certified by The Joint Commission for its hip and knee replacement, spinal fusion surgery and stroke care programs.