By the time a patient of Kasra Ahmadinia, MD, finally received approval for spine surgery, nearly six months had passed. First came physical therapy. Then injections. Then additional waiting periods between injections. When the patient returned for approval again, the…
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Xtant Medical launched the Trivium Shaped bone graft, part of the Trivium bone graft portfolio, according to a May 6 news release. Trivium Shaped comes in pre-shaped configurations designed to support handling, preparation and placement in various surgical applications. It…
Khalid Odeh, MD, joined Dearborn-based Michigan Orthopaedic Specialists, he said in a May 6 LinkedIn post. Dr. Odeh is a spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis and deformity care. He earned his medical degree from the University…
Seattle Children’s will open a pediatric orthopedic clinic in Kirkland, Wash., on June 22, expanding musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services for children and teens across the region. The Seattle Children’s Kirkland Orthopedics Clinic will offer care for orthopedic conditions ranging from…
Aurora Spine earned its fourth U.S. patent supporting its Dexa bone density matching technology, according to a May 7 news release. U.S. Patent No. 12,605,252 B2 describes methods of btaining a patient’s bone density information, including a DEXA T-score or…
Jackson, Miss.-based U.S. Orthopaedic Partners appointed Graham Young and Allen Anderson as co-CEOs following the departure of CEO Steve Holtzclaw, MD. Dr. Holtzclaw stepped down after serving in the role for about 2 1/2 years, according to a May 6…
Todd Lanman, MD, and his practice Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery joined Aclarion’s Clarity spine trial, according to a May 7 news release. The addition marks the first private practice to join Aclarion’s Clarity trial, which studies Nociscan’s ability…
Nathan Folkert was named as Smith+Nephew’s new orthopedic president, the medtech company said on May 6. Mr. Folkert replaces Craig Gaffin who is pursuing a new opportunity, according to a news release. Mr. Folkert will join Smith+Nephew in May and…
Alphatec saw $192 million in first-quarter sales, according to financial results posted May 5. Five things to know: 1. Revenue was up 13.5% year over year. 2. Surgical revenue was $178 million, a 17% increase year over year. This was…
Spine devicemaker Carlsmed saw massive year-over-year leaps in its first quarter revenue, according to financial results posted May 5. Five things to know: 1. First-quarter revenue reached $16.1 million, a 58% increase year over year. 2. Carlsmed saw gross profit…