The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus performed the state's first augmented reality-assisted spine surgery.
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The Maryland State Board of Physicians has suspended the license of a neurosurgeon who practiced in Harford County over multiple sexual harassment complaints.
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare on Sept. 13 is postponing nonurgent surgeries at 13 hospitals, but operations will continue as normal at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Murray, Utah, the Standard-Examiner reports.
Zimmer Biomet has named its spine and dental spinoff ZimVie, and several executives were appointed to its leadership team, the company announced Sept. 14.
Two new physicians — foot and ankle surgeon Dr. David Caldarella and sports medicine specialist Hector Osoria, MD — recently joined Boston-based St. Elizabeth's Bone and Joint Center, the hospital said Sept. 9.
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute opened a walk-in clinic in Arlington Heights, Ill., the company announced Sept. 13.
The FDA granted 22 spine-related 510(k) device clearances last month.
The drive to maintain independence is spurring more orthopedic practices to seek strategic partnerships with other groups, private equity platforms, hospitals and health systems.
Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center in Meriden became the first center in the country to receive the Joint Commission's advanced certification in spine surgery.
The FDA granted 37 orthopedic-related 510(k) device clearances last month.