Nine spine and orthopedic societies argue that potential real-time image sharing requirements for prior authorizations may lead to unnecessary delays and denials of care.
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Zimmer Biomet has honed its position in spine and orthopedics in the first half of 2022.
A collaboration to develop implants and four more updates from spine devicemakers since June 29:
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.
Daniel Elskens, MD, a neurosurgeon who allegedly performed unnecessary spine surgeries while practicing at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash., is closing his practice at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, according to the Sandusky Register.
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.
A Washington attorney representing dozens of spine surgery patients in a class-action lawsuit against Providence Health & Services Washington, has asked the health system to address community concerns in a town hall meeting, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported July 3.
Selvon St. Clair, MD, PhD, performed the first case in Ohio using Surgalign's artificial intelligence and augmented reality system for spine surgery, Surgalign said July 6.
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.