Orthopedic surgeons are in constant conversation with patients about their care and treatment. Three surgeons said the questions they get most from patients are about recovery.
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The University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville has opened a 195,000-square-foot campus that provides the breadth of orthopedic care under one roof.
Zimmer Biomet's WalkAI tool for postoperative recovery was launched, the devicemaker said March 10.
James Voos, MD, the Cleveland Browns' head team physician, will be vice president of the NFL Physicians Society.
Jimmy Garoppolo underwent a "successful shoulder surgery" on March 8, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.
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Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Health System is developing an $11 million sports medicine and imaging center with ties to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the Leader-Telegram reported March 8.
Florida has been a hot spot for orthopedic growth with groups including Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery setting up shop in the state.
Two surgeons performed the first cases with patient-specific implants made at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the hospital said March 8.
Wyoming's first minimally invasive trigger finger release and eight other orthopedic milestones to know:
University Hospitals will be the first health system in the Cleveland area to use the Mazor X Stealth Edition Robotic Guidance Platform for spinal surgery, the health system said in a March 7 news release.