The FDA cleared 49 orthopedic devices in November 2019.
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Here are nine key developments from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2019:
Bioventus is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to provide its knee osteoarthritis treatments to Medicare Advantage and Commercial patients, beginning Jan. 1, 2020.
The FDA cleared Medtronic's Stealth Autoguide system for neurosurgical procedures Dec. 18, reports Seeking Alpha.
Lisa Warren, CEO of Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, was selected as an honoree of the 2019 CEO Awards by Birmingham Business Journal.
Sara Raiser, MD, joined the sports medicine team at Emory Johns Creek (Ga.) Hospital and the Emory Sports Medicine Complex in Brookhaven, Ga., the Gwinnett Daily Post reports.
Neurosurgeon Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD, joined Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Clinic in October.
The Senate passed legislation Dec. 16 requiring newborn infants to have spinal muscular atrophy screenings in New Jersey, according to Insider NJ.
Arlington, Texas-based AOA Orthopedic Specialists will open its new Southlake, Texas, clinic Dec. 20, Community Impact reports.
Here are 19 health systems expanding spine and neurosurgery services in 2019: