A retired orthopedic surgeon who worked at Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital has faced hundreds of complaints that went ignored by the hospital, NBC News reported July 29.
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Ogden (Utah) Regional Medical Center neurosurgeon Bryson Smith, MD, was arrested for allegedly groping an anesthetized patient during surgery, ABC affiliate KFOR reported July 30.
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Sand Creek Orthopedic Associates, a subsidiary of Golden State Orthopedic and Spine, will purchase a 30,000-square-foot property in Brentwood, Calif., that previously served as a campus for Los Medanos College, according to The Brentwood Press.
Los Angeles Angels All-Star center fielder Mike Trout was seen by Robert Watkins III, MD, for a rare spine condition, MLB.com reported July 31.
Charisse Sparks, MD, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and chief medical officer of AppliedVR, has joined Inspire Medical Systems' board of directors.
Here are seven spine surgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in July:
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in July spoke with Becker's Spine Review on topics from smart knee replacements to bundled payments.
Orthopedic device companies are gaining traction every year due to new technologies and abilities in the field.
From surgeon milestones to devicemaker partnerships, here are seven key developments in spine and orthopedic robots from July:
Frankfort (Ky.) Regional Medical Center completed its first total hip replacement using Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Hip System, according to a July 28 announcement published in the State Journal.