Recent innovations in sensor technologies demonstrated huge potential in orthopedic surgery, evolving beyond the bulky, expensive and less reliable technologies of the past.
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Devicemaker 3Spine landed a $33 million series C investment round to support clinical trials of its lower back total joint replacement device.
Augmedics added former DePuy Synthes President Nadav Tomer to the board of directors and former Medtronic executive Reed Krider as chief marketing officer.
Enovis, Colfax's orthopedic spinoff company, is expected to complete separation April 4.
Five patients from the Canadian province of Manitoba have been sent to have spine surgery at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., but the initiative is moving too slow for some Canadian critics, the Winnipeg Sun reported March 14.
The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine in Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Sioux City, S.D.-based Tri-State Specialists have consolidated under the CNOS name, The Sioux City Journal reported March 14.
Brentwood, Tenn.-based IMAC Holdings plans to launch a franchise of spinal health and wellness centers called The Back Company on April 1.
Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is planning to open its $125 million surgical hospital in May, Delaware Business Times reported March 14.
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Bensalem, Pa., was recognized by Healthgrades for patient safety excellence.
Orthopedic developments and outpatient expansions are booming across the country as healthcare continues its shift to the ambulatory environment, where an aging elderly population are likely to receive their care in the future.