Tony Mork, MD, is a Newport Beach, Calif.-based endoscopic spine surgeon who is cofounder of Microspine and founder of the Endoscopic Spine Academy.
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Many U.S. spine and orthopedic surgeons use their skillsets to provide free healthcare for patients in underserved countries.
M Health Fairview Medical Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis operated on its first patients at its new surgical suite in November, reports Minnesota Daily.
Researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada are developing an implant that could help patients with spinal cord injuries walk again, reports Global News.
Orthofix Medical named Kevin Kenny, formerly Medtronic Spine and Biologics' vice president of U.S. sales, its new president of global spine Dec. 5.
Phoenix-based Banner Health acquired Phoenix Orthopaedic Consultants, adding four orthopedic surgeons and a nurse practitioner Dec. 2, AZBigMedia reports.
Joseph Straight, MD, was elected the 176th president of the Medical Society of Delaware during the organization's annual meeting Nov. 23, Delaware State News reports.
The Novant Health Neurosciences and Spine Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., opened Dec. 4, according to Triad Business Journal.
Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star in Frisco, Texas, is expanding pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic services at its practice, reports D CEO Healthcare.
Roland Kent, MD, completed about 80 spine procedures with Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system since Northwest Specialty Hospital installed the system in April, The Journal of Business reports.