Orthopedic surgeons Scott Gray, MD, and Matthew Rogell, MD, recently joined Somers (N.Y.) Orthopedics.
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Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., has installed the ROSA Knee Robotic System for total knee replacements, WTOC reports.
Orthopedic surgeon Allan Woo, MD, has completed his 2019-20 term as president of Saskatchewan Medical Association in Canada, Yorkton This Week reports.
Spinal neurosurgeon James Lynch, MD, is encouraging patients to seek treatment for back problems, according to a June 19 KOLO report.
Cynthia Emory, MD, is the associate chief medical officer of surgery and vice chair of the department of orthopedic surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Three orthopedic and spine surgeons participated in a panel titled "ASCs, Orthopedics and Spine – The Next 5 Years" on June 18 as part of the Becker's Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + the Future of Spine virtual event.
Robert Anderson, MD, operated on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel June 18 to repair a fractured foot, NBC Sports reports.
Swiss spinal implant developer Icotec ag has received approval for its Kong-TL and Kong-C vertebral body replacements in the U.S. and Europe.