This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first artificial disc replacement in the U.S.
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Youngstown, Ohio-based The Orthopaedic Surgery Center installed Stryker's Mako system to assist surgeons during joint replacement procedures.
Andrew Dossett, MD, performed back surgery on New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton on Feb. 5, the team reported.
In2Bones on Feb. 6 received FDA approval for its Quantum total ankle system.
Precision OS Technology is using virtual reality to train orthopedic surgeons and educate medical device representatives about complex surgical procedures.
Mexico's federal health agency is suing Zimmer Biomet to recover more than $2.6 million the company allegedly made through a bribery scheme, according to Medtech Insight.
German company Evonik recently unveiled its Resomer PrintPowder material to create 3D-printed implants for spine and orthopedics, reports 3D Printing Industry.
The spinal fusion market size is anticipated to reach $8.64 billion by 2025, according to a market report published by MenaFN.
Misonix on Feb. 5 reported a 17.3 percent increase in total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, compared to the same period last year.
Four orthopedic surgeons recently treated professional athletes: