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Highridge Medical entered an exclusive distribution agreement for the PathKeeper navigation system in the U.S., according to a Sept. 16 news release. PathKeeper uses 3D optical tracking and artificial intelligence-enhanced imaging for complex spine surgery and reduces radiation exposure. “We…

Two physicians of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic have filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, its nonprofit foundation and affiliated outpatient surgical facilities. Orthopedic surgeons Daniel Kharrazi, MD, and Ronald Kvitne, MD, allege that Cedar-Sinai prioritized…

Consolidation and private equity have found their way into almost every healthcare specialty and niche, including orthopedics.  There are differing views on the overall impact of consolidation in orthopedics, as some feel as though it can harm physician autonomy. On…

Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics has added Richard Puzzitiello, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Puzzitiello is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, according to a news release from Coastal Orthopedics shared…

Here are three updates to know on Centinel Spine, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:

Laredo (Texas) Medical Center and Laredo Physicians Associates opened three new clinics. The center opened an orthopedics and sports medicine clinic, neurosurgery and spine clinic and outpatient rehabilitation clinic, according to a Sept. 12 news release from Laredo Medical Center. …

Reidsville, Ga.-based Optim Medical Center-Tattnall has launched an anterior lumbar interbody fusion program at its Spine Center of Excellence, according to a Sept. 12 new release.  The program combines the well-established ALIF surgical approach with a spinal navigation platform that…