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Introducing minimally invasive spine procedures has allowed one surgeon to provide better patient outcomes that historically weren’t possible. Craig McMains, MD, a spine surgeon at OrthoIndy, recently joined the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast to talk about the shift toward…

Spine surgeon Isador Lieberman, MD, said he’s wary of two trends making headways in the industry. Dr. Lieberman, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, shared his experiences on the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedics Podcast. Question: What are you seeing right now…

Baldwin Bone & Joint is adding Andrew McGee, MD, to its orthopedic staff in September.  Dr. McGee specializes in hip and knee replacement procedures, according to a July 28 news release from the practice.  Dr. McGee finished his orthopaedic surgery…

Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, nine are in the South. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the South and their rankings. 24. Houston Methodist Hospital  28. Duke University Hospital (Durham,…

Alafair Biosciences earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the VersaCoat tendon protector and VersaCoat nerve protector, according to a July 30 news release. VersaCoat is a syringe-deliverable gel that offers a protective, gliding surface to limit post-operative tethering in surgical procedures…

Flagler Health, an artificial intelligence company, launched a musculoskeletal triage platform for hospitals nationwide, according to a July 30 news release shared with Becker’s. The system analyzes electronic medical records in real time and provides care recommendations to support physicians.…

Although endoscopic spine is still in its early phase of U.S. adoption, many spine surgeons expect it to grow into the next game changer in minimally invasive care. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine…

Spine surgeon Peter Derman, MD, joined the medical advisory board at Metamorphosis, an artificial intelligence company focused on robotic surgery, the company’s chief technology officer Arno Blau, said in a July 29 LinkedIn post. Dr. Derman, of Plano-based Texas Back…