More surgeons are expected to take a deeper look at endoscopic spine surgery as the technology continues to advance and spine procedures rapidly migrate to the outpatient setting.
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Columbus, Ohio-based OrthoNeuro was recognized by Columbus CEO magazine in its Best of Business awards, according to a July 28 news release.
Wichita-based Kansas Health Science Center named an orthopedic surgeon assistant professor of surgery for its upcoming college of osteopathic medicine.
Stryker plans to hone in on smaller mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy for short-term growth, according to CEO Kevin Lobo.
Degenerative disc disease patients who underwent total disc replacement with the ActivL Artificial Disc had better outcomes than patients who received the ProDisc-L, according to a study by Aesculap Implant Systems.
Curtis Kephart, MD, performed Delray Medical Center's first knee replacement with the Smith+Nephew's Cori Robot.
Two high-profile surgeries performed by Neal ElAttrache, MD, and four more sports medicine updates from the past month:
From hosting clinical trials to bringing on new technology, several hospitals have embraced new spine surgery techniques in the last two months:
NuVasive's newest spine implant and four more updates from device companies in the last week:
The Allegheny Health Network Orthopaedic Institute has completed more than 2,000 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements with the Mako system at its Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa., Erie News Now reported July 27.