Orthopedic

Orthofix's TrueLok EVO ring fixation system for limb reconstruction was cleared by the FDA and used in U.S. patients.

PatientIQ plans to launch a hip arthroscopy quality improvement program as part of a partnership with the Hip Surgical Treatment Registry.

Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, has expanded orthopedic surgery services with the addition of Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons, the Daily Fly reported March 15.

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Synthes on March 15 was ordered to pay Gary Lynn Rasmussen, MD, $20 million after one of its products was found to infringe on one of the orthopedic surgeon's patents, according to Law360.com.

Recent innovations in sensor technologies demonstrated huge potential in orthopedic surgery, evolving beyond the bulky, expensive and less reliable technologies of the past.

Enovis, Colfax's orthopedic spinoff company, is expected to complete separation April 4.

The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine in Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Sioux City, S.D.-based Tri-State Specialists have consolidated under the CNOS name, The Sioux City Journal reported March 14.

Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is planning to open its $125 million surgical hospital in May, Delaware Business Times reported March 14.

Orthopedic developments and outpatient expansions are booming across the country as healthcare continues its shift to the ambulatory environment, where an aging elderly population are likely to receive their care in the future. 

Steven Haddad, MD, joined orthopedic devicemaker Extremity Medical as chief clinical officer.