The CDC on Feb. 10 proposed new guidelines for prescribing opioids painkillers that remove previously recommended ceilings for chronic pain patients, leaving physicians to call the shots.
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Switzerland-based devicemaker Neo Medical landed $20.6 million in funding to support the U.S. launch of an augmented reality spine system.
Many orthopedic surgeons are involved with research alongside their clinical practices. Andrew Bush, MD, of Central Carolina Orthopaedic Associates in Sanford, N.C., is using his research to explore a new fracture treatment in private practices.
Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health has added two surgical robots to its orthopedic surgery department.
Two orthopedic devices debut, and three more updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies in the last week:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock received a $1 million gift from alumnus Mark Harriman, MD.
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is installing AeroClean Technologies' Pūrgo air purification and sanitization devices in its facilities.
Charles Day, MD, performed Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System's second total wrist replacement, NBC affiliate WILX reported Feb. 15.
A Delaware district court judge has partially dismissed a spine surgeon's patent lawsuit against SeaSpine.