The need for minimally invasive spine procedures is boosting the demand for ASCs, with endoscopic spine surgery a prime procedure for the outpatient setting due to its lower risk of complications, reduced blood loss, smaller incisions and faster recovery time.
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Daniel Sciubba, MD, has left Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University for New York.
Orthopedic surgeons at Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital performed the first augmented reality total hip replacement at a hospital.
Geneseo, Ill.-based Hammond Henry Hospital added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee for total joint replacements.
Endoscopic spine device manufacturer Joimax is expanding its Endoscopic Spine Academy programs in 2021.
Neurosurgeons, John Afshar, MD, and John Robinson Jr., MD, opened a Stuart, Fla., office as part of Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, South Florida Hospital News reported March 31.
A newly released study shows surgeons' use of telehealth rose across all surgical specialties early in the pandemic. While rates declined as in-person care resumed, they remained above pre-pandemic levels.
Durham, N.C.-based medical technology company Bioventus has acquired rehabilitation solutions company Bioness for $45 million upfront consideration, with up to $65 million contingent consideration.
From endoscopic techniques to multilevel disc replacement and awake spinal fusion, nine surgeons discuss what procedures they are migrating to the ASC this year:
Here are five updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the past week: