Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021," released June 11, shows the percentage of orthopedic surgeons with a net worth exceeding $5 million decreased last year.
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Aziyo Biologics, a regenerative medicine company, voluntarily recalled a lot of its FiberCel product after several patients who received it tested positive for tuberculosis, according to the FDA.
An editorial in the Journal of Pain Research is supporting updated terminology for patients with chronic spine pain.
Fresno, Calif.-based Saint Agnes Medical Center has added Stryker's Mako robot for joint replacements, a local ABC affiliate reported June 10.
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The implementation of sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms has the potential to transform how spine surgeons approach preoperative clinic visits and guide decisions based on predictive models.
Charles Kanaly, MD, performed the 500th robotic-assisted spine surgery at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Mass., Warehamweektoday.com reported June 10.
Meagan Fernandez, DO, recently completed her 200th robotic-assisted pediatric spine surgery at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute.
DiFusion Technologies added Todd Potokar to its board of directors and named Rich Grant as chair of the board.