Orthopedic

Cleveland Clinic expanded its direct-to-employer offerings to include a Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence. 

"Smart" knee implants have only just entered the medtech industry, but BTIG analysts predict they will "become ubiquitous within orthopedics, much like robotics," Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry reported July 6.

Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado added Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart knee implant, CBS Colorado reported July 5.

Enovis acquired Insight Medical Systems, a company focused on orthopedic surgical guidance. 

Eleven physicians, including one spine surgeon and five orthopedic surgeons, were appointed to the medical advisory board of Irrimax Corp., developer of the Irrisept wound debridement and cleansing system.

Brian Rebolledo, MD, of Scripps Clinic in San Diego, became the first surgeon in Southern California to use a mixed reality headset for shoulder replacements, the Times of San Diego reported July 5.

OrthoPediatrics has cemented the acquisition of Pega Medical, a device company that has developed six implants and one instrument to assist surgeons treating musculoskeletal disorders and diseases.

A negligence and medical malpractice lawsuit against an insurer has been picked up by the family of a patient who died during the litigation process. 

Rochester, N.Y.-based UR Medicine plans to open a surgery center at a 300,000-square foot outpatient orthopedic campus by the end of the year, rochesterfirst.com reported July 1.

Cyna Khalily, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Louisville, Ky., completed the first robot-assisted surgery with Smith+Nephew's Legion Conceloc cementless total knee system.