Orthopedic

Two studies support Equinoxe's planning application and the ExactechGPS shoulder navigation system.

A New York woman is suing orthopedic devicemaker Exactech, alleging the company knew about issues with its Optetrak total knee implant.

Robert Eberhart, MD, of Portsmouth, N.H.-based Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine retired, according to a Jan. 4 announcement shared by the The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth.

OrthoPediatrics has established a direct sales organization in Germany that began operations Jan. 1 to expand the medical equipment manufacturer's global presence. 

Charleston W.Va.-based Saint Francis Hospital's emergency department will close Feb. 1 as the facility transitions to an orthopedic hospital, WCHS reported Jan. 6.

Pristine Surgical's single-use arthroscope, Summit, earned FDA clearance, the devicemaker said Jan. 5. 

As private equity investment continues to branch out in the orthopedic industry, some are worried the trend comes at a cost to patient quality and spending, Kaiser Health News reported Jan. 6.

Michelle Carlson, MD, operated on the Detroit Pistons' Marvin Bagley, III, The Detroit Free Press reported Jan. 5.

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute is an international orthopedic practice serving patients from Florida to Abu Dhabi. Here are five things to know about the institute: 

Idaho State University Athletics and Portneuf Medical Center, both in Pocatello, have partnered for sports medicine, according to a Jan. 4 news releases shared in The Idaho State Journal.