The back end of 2020 saw three significant orthopedic practice mergers announced in Texas, Tennessee and Missouri, which will involve more than 279 physicians:
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Physicians at Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich recently performed the first "holographically navigated" spine surgery with Microsoft's HoloLens 2 headset, according to a Dec. 14 report by TweakTown.
Nevro, a developer of spinal cord stimulation and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain, said it dropped its patent infringement case against Boston Scientific in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Thirteen spine surgeons share their outlook on the spine field in 2021 and what success will look like for their practice.
Becker's Spine Review has reported on eight orthopedic centers opened or announced in the past month:
Since the beginning of the year, 158 spine-related devices have been granted FDA 510(k) clearance:
The Ultimate Fighting Championship extended its partnership with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, according to a Dec. 10 announcement.
The owners of Southern Pines, N.C.-based Sandhills Sports Performance & Physical Therapy sold a majority stake in their practice to a national therapy provider, according to a Nov. 25 announcement by Transitional Equity Consultants.
North Point Orthopaedics opened a $10 million medical office building in Munster, Ind., according to a Dec. 11 report from the Northwest Indiana Times.
Monroe (Wis.) Clinic Orthopedics reached its 100th surgery with Stryker's Mako robot, according to a Dec. 11 report from the Journal Standard.