From artificial discs to stem cells and complex deformity surgery, 10 surgeons discuss some of the most controversial trends in spine today.
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From the incoming officers at the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery to some of the most influential orthopedic specialists on Twitter, here are the latest surgeons making the news:
Scott Slattery, MD, the most senior surgeon at Washington Orthopedic Center, announced his retirement in November, according to local news outlet Thurston Talk.
Portland-based Maine Medical Partners announced a slew of new hires in November, including Bram Newman, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with a focus on spine and neurosurgery, according to Portland Press Herald.
James Andrews, MD, repaired the torn anterior cruciate ligament in the left knee of Cleveland Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the team reported Nov. 10.
Michael Janssen, DO, founder of the Center for Spine & Orthopedics in Denver, is opening a spine clinic in Saratoga, Fla., according to The Saratoga Sun.
Aspen Medical Products has appointed Zimmer Biomet's former president of global spine as president and CEO.
Spine surgeon Reginald Knight, MD, has been appointed senior vice president, chief physician executive for Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network, Rome Sentinel reported Nov. 10.
A man who had shoulder pain turned to stem cells to aid his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, according to a Nov. 11 report from ABC12.