Joseph Cox, MD, of Bienville Orthopedic Specialists in Gautier, Miss., performed the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s first endoscopic spine surgery, according to a LinkedIn post. Dr. Cox performed a medial branch transection and used Arthrex’s endoscopic spine system, the April 30…
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The American Association of Neurological Surgeons elected E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, as president for the 2026-27 term. Dr. Chiocca assumed the role following the organization’s annual scientific meeting held May 1-4 in San Antonio, according to a May 8…
East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has opened the Center for Clinical Optimization to help patients improve their health before orthopedic procedures such as spine surgery, hip replacement and knee replacement. The program supports both surgical and nonsurgical patients through personalized…
Globus Medical reported $759.9 million in first-quarter net sales, a 27% increase year over year, according to financial results posted May 7. Five more notes: 1. Revenue gains were driven by share gains and volume strength in spine, Keith Pfeil,…
Imagine a hospital where, in the hours after a critical incident, the response is structured and trauma-informed. Where clinicians don’t carry the “second victim” experience back into their next shift in silence. Where managers know what to say in the…
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The Emotional PPE Project
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Data from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute found that inpatient hospitalizations have leveled off in recent years, and spine surgeries are trending down in the state. Six things to know: 1. Data comes from an analysis of hospital discharge data…
Ronald Navarro, MD, still remembers not matching into orthopedic surgery the first time he applied. After graduating from medical school, he returned to Los Angeles and spent a year in general surgery, followed by two years doing research at the…
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…
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…