Former chief of neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital Frederick Simeone, MD, died at age 86, NBC Philadelphia reported June 12.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office gave Aurora Spine a patent for its interlaminar single implant technology for motion preservation or fusion.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, a former NBA All-Star, had surgery on his right pinky finger, BasketNews reported June 11.
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Orthopedic Institute is building a new clinic in Mitchell, S.D., the practice said June 13.
Springfield (Ohio) Regional Medical Center added the Loop-X mobile imaging robot for spine and brain procedures.
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Sheridan (Mich.) Community Hospital increased investments in its spinal care and acquired a Mazor X Stealth Edition robot, local news source the Daily News reported June 10.
Jeff Dugas, MD, took on the surgery of WWE wrestler Cody Rhodes on June 9 after Rhodes suffered a full tear of his right pectoral muscle during a weight training session on June 3.
Cato Laurencin, MD, PhD, was elected to the European Academy of Sciences in recognition of his work in regenerative engineering.