Four wrongful termination lawsuits covered by Becker's Spine Review in the past year:
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Neurosurgeon Steven Zielinski, MD, is performing lumbar fusions with metal-free technology, according to local news outlet Crossroads Today.
Several surgeons from independent practices in Erie County, N.Y., signed hospital agreements while awaiting state clearance to reopen their facilities, according to the Buffalo Business Journal.
Thirty-five executive moves in the spine and orthopedic device sector have transpired so far in 2020:
The anterior and posterior incision approaches to total hip replacement deliver equivalent outcomes, according to a study of patients treated at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.
Here are four spine surgeons making the news this week:
Marc Jacofsky, PhD, chief scientific officer of HOPCo, which manages The CORE Institute, plays an integral role in the organization's efforts to advance musculoskeletal research and treatment.
The 3D printing lab at Mayo Clinic's department of neurosurgery recently developed SpineBox, a 3D-printed simulator for education in spinal anatomy and pedicle screw placement, 3DPrint.com reports.
Many medical device companies reported steep declines in their orthopedics and spine businesses in the last quarter due to the postponement and cancellation of elective procedures during the pandemic.
Here are three spine surgeons who received honors, awards or promotions in May: