Orthopedic

The orthopedic industry is nearing an age of robotics when it comes to joint replacement robots, one surgeon predicts.

On the heels of a strong start to its robotic joint replacement program, Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare opened an orthopedic institute, Traverse City Record Eagle reported Sept. 29.

Orthopedic health company Livara launched a virtual system connecting health systems, payers and providers to provide more comprehensive musculoskeletal care. 

Medical device developer CurvaFix has added three new specialists with experience in orthopedic traumatology, pelvis reconstruction and fragility fractures of the pelvis to its surgeon advisory board, according to a Sept. 28 report from StreetInsider. 

William Harris, MD, received a lifetime achievement award from Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques, a nonprofit organization focused on education.

Marty Boyer, MD, performed wrist surgery on Keean Washkurak of the NHL's St. Louis Blues, the league said Sept. 26

From 10 orthopedic surgeons to know, to knee replacement technology expansion, here are the 10 most-read orthopedic stories from Becker's during September. 

Randall Wroble, MD, joined New Albany, Ohio-based JIS Orthopedics, the practice said Sept. 26.

A jury on Sept. 23 awarded $28.5 million to former New York Giants running back Michael Cox, who sued Dean Lorich, MD, and New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery in 2016, Insurance Journal reported Sept. 27.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan is breaking ground on a $15.1 million joint venture orthopedic ASC in Grand Rapids, MiBiz reported Sept. 27.