Hospitals in Florida have reported an uptick in the number of patients seeking treatment for orthopedic injuries in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported Oct. 9.
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Ashtabula (Ohio) County Medical Center added a spine surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon, the Star Beacon reported Oct. 9.
Lawsuits against Exactech involving recalled joint replacement devices are moving forward in Florida state courts and federal courts, St. Petersburg Injury Law News reported Oct. 9.
Three babies have been born after UC Davis Health providers performed the first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells.
LimaCorporate's Prima shoulder system earned FDA approval, the devicemaker said Oct. 7.
Gary Michelson, MD, is the wealthiest orthopedic and spine surgeon in the U.S. with a net worth of $1.8 billion, making him the 1,573th richest person in the world according to Forbes' live net-worth tracker.
Bone Biologics, which focuses on spinal orthobiologics, announced its underwritten public offering for $5.1 million total.
Michael and Grace Drusinsky gave a gift to University Hospitals in Cleveland to support its orthopedics and sports medicine programs.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine unveiled a sculpture of Freddie Fu, MD, in the lobby of the Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, according to an Oct. 7 news release.
UVA Health Orthopedics Center in Charlottesville, Va. opened new operating rooms, NBC 29 reported Oct. 6.