Robert Norton, MD, founded West Palm Beach-based Florida Spine Associates in 2015 with Brian Burrough, MD. Dr. Norton, a spine surgeon, met Dr. Burrough during their residencies at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Burrough, an interventional pain management physician,…
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Amber Implants’ VCFix spine system for vertebral compression fractures showed clinical improvements in one-year follow-ups in its first human clinical trial. No trial participants had device-related adverse events after a year, and there were “significant” improvements in key clinical performance…
Johnson and Johnson launched its Kincise 2, an automated surgical impactor for hip and knee revisions, according to a June 3 news release. The next-generation system has acetabular cup extraction and added capabilities to complex procedures. Other features include increased…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery honored surgeon-in-chief emeritus Todd Albert, MD; physiatrist-in-chief Joel Press, MD, and chair emeritus Kendrick Wilson, III, at a tribute dinner according to a June 3 news release. Dr. Albert and Dr. Press earned…
Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has earned $650 million in Series E funding from several key investors. The company will use the funding to “accelerate our efforts to expand patient access and innovate future devices that deepen…
Opp, Ala.-based Mizell Memorial Hospital will shutter its orthopedic surgery department June 20, according to a June 3 report from The Andalusia Star News. The move is part of a cost-reduction plan from the hospital’s board of directors to decrease…
Joseph Tauro, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and clinical director at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J., has been named second vice president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. The appointment puts Dr. Tauro in the line…
Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has partnered with USA Gymnastics and will serve as the official orthopedic and athletic training partner for the 2025 USA Gymnastics championships. Approximately 2,000 elite and developmental gymnasts will compete at the June competition in rhythmic,…
A St. Louis orthopedic surgeon who was accused of botching a hip replacement was cleared by a jury ruling after a weeklong trial, Missouri Lawyers reported June 3. Christopher Mudd, MD, and Des Peres, Mo.-based Orthopedic Associates were sued in…
Jared Ament, MD, and Amir Vokshoor, MD, of Santa Monica-based Neurosurgery & Spine Group performed the world’s first clinical case combining Premia Spine’s Tops and Centinel Spine Prodisc-L implants. The 360-degree arthroplasty was used to treat a 36-year-old man with…