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Foot and ankle specialist David Porter, MD, performed surgery on Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike on March 25, according to the NBA.
Orthopedic devicemaker Ossio received FDA clearance for its Ossiofiber suture anchors and aims to launch three products in 2022.
Five spine and orthopedic medtech companies completed or announced acquisitions in the first quarter of 2022.
Becker's reported on five spine and orthopedic surgeons earning awards and honors in the first quarter of 2022:
Assure Holdings expanded its services into its 13th state, the intraoperative neuromonitoring company said March 29.
Life Spine's sacroiliac joint fixation system, SImpact, received FDA clearance for posterior-oblique surgical approaches, the devicemaker said March 29.
Adam Bitterman, DO, is Huntington (N.Y.) Hospital's new orthopedic department chair, Huntington Now reported March 29.
Beginning April 1, a chain of spinal health and wellness centers will begin popping up at Walmart stores, another key move in the retailer's push into the healthcare industry.
The FDA granted nine orthopedic device approvals in February: