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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic hired Michael Boblitz as CEO, the Tallahassee Democrat reported Aug. 27.
Michael Khazzam, MD, has performed almost 30 augmented reality-assisted shoulder replacements in the last four months.
The indications for artificial disc replacement continue to expand, and the newest generation of implants can lead to faster recovery, improve mobility and reduce pain, according to Ernest Braxton, MD, a neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery.
Durham, N.C.-based medtech company Bioventus is investing in minimally invasive technologies by Trice Medical, a company focused on sports medicine and orthopedic surgery devices, Bioventus said Aug. 25.
Five more healthcare organizations have joined Pro Football Hall of Fame Health's provider network, including two of the largest orthopedic practices in the country — Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics and Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons.
Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Tucker, Ga., received Magnet recognition for the second time in a row, the university said Aug. 26.
Patrick Miles has worked at Alphatec as CEO since 2017.
Fuse Medical received FDA clearance for its tibial revision knee system and PS Plus posterior stabilized tibial insert, according to an Aug. 26 news release.
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