The first patients at UHealth–University of Miami Health System have been enrolled in a trial to determine the clinical value of Aclarion’s Nociscan technology for chronic low back pain. The randomized, 300-patient study will test whether Nociscan, which uses MR…
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ updated rotator cuff guideline strongly recommends the use of biologic implants during repair — a move that could reshape practice patterns and patient access. Robert Meislin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at New York City-based…
Here are 13 acquisitions that have gone down in the orthopedic space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:
Becker’s reported on five endoscopic spine surgery milestones since July 1. 1. Matt Miller, MD, performed Nebraska’s first minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at Omaha-based OrthoNebraska Hospital. 2. Don Park MD, of Irvine, Calif.-based UCI Health, performed the world’s first…
Orthopedics is entering a new era as surgeons navigate rapid advances in technology alongside evolving care models. From artificial intelligence to 3D printing and population health, physicians see transformative changes on the horizon. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…
The global spine community is remembering endoscopic spine leader Ralf Wagner, MD, who died, Eurospine announced in a Sept. 24 LinkedIn post.. In his career, Dr. Wagner, 52, was a key figure in advancing endoscopic techniques and trained surgeons in…
Here are five key headlines in spine and orthopedic robotics from the third quarter of 2025: 1. Zimmer Biomet has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company. 2. LEM Surgical, a robotics company for…
Fluoroscopy and standalone imaging are among technologies that are most likely to be outdated in the next 10 years, spine surgeons say. Three surgeons discuss what’s headed out the door and the innovations that will take prominence. Note: Responses were…
Aspirus Northland Orthopedics, part of Aspirus Health, has added Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD, to its staff. Dr. Van Gheem is an orthopedic surgeon with special interests in fracture management and total joint surgeries, according to a Sept. 24 news release…
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Zack Gelof, a second baseman for the Athletics. The procedure was an anterior labral-capsule repair in Mr. Gelof’s left shoulder, according to a Sept. 24 report from espn.com. Mr. Gelof suffered the injury…