The recent technology advances in spine surgery allow for less invasive procedures and outpatient surgeries. But several spine societies have come together to warn against non-spine surgeons performing spinal arthrodesis.
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Ten hospitals and health systems hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:
Orthopedics is among the specialties with the lowest female representation, according to Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report."
Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic added Stryker's Mako Smart Robotics system, the clinic said Jan. 12.
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Shekar Kurpad, MD, PhD, has been named the founding director of a newly created neuroscience institute in Milwaukee, the Medical College of Wisconsin said Jan. 11.
Dallas-based Novum Orthopedic Partners formed a new orthopedic management platform, partnering with three practices.
Paragon 28, a foot and ankle devicemaker, acquired software company Disior.
Stryker's multibillion-dollar acquisition, Nexus Spine's newest leadership hires and six more updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has completed six partnerships since its inception, and many of its practices have added surgeons and plan hires, according to a Jan. 12 news release.