New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened two locations in Paramus and Mahwah, N.J. HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center is 7,700 square feet and focuses on hip and knee, spine, foot and ankle and upper extremity care, according to…
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From newly cleared products and implant studies, here are eight updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since April 2. 1. Native Orthopaedics earned FDA clearance for its Native root system powered by Dragonfly technology for meniscus root repair. 2.…
Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter’s Health has been designated as an orthopedic center of excellence by DNV Healthcare. To earn the designation, facilities must meet the highest standards of quality and excellence in all aspects of orthopedic care including surgery, diagnostic…
A study reporting on DiscGenics’ cell therapy phase 1 and 2 study has been selected as one of three of the best and most influential articles published in the International Journal of Spine Surgery in 2024. Here are four things…
Miami-based AdventHealth Medical Group has added Jeffrey Keen, MD, back to its staff. Dr. Keen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstruction, orthopedic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery and sports medicine, according to an April 8 news release from AdventHealth. …
Ventris Medical earned FDA clearance to use its Backpack bone graft in intervertebral disc space. The bone graft earned its first FDA nod in January. Backpack is offered in two versions — one with Allocell AF allograft fibers and one…
Spine Wave released its Tempest demineralized cortical fibers in a full-market release. The launch marks the company’s push into the cortical fiber segment of the spinal allograft market, according to an April 9 news release. Tempest is made entirely of…
Medicaid cuts are an ongoing worry in healthcare, and spine surgeons discuss what they mean for their work. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues…
Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute said it will return to operating as an independent practice, according to an April 8 news release shared with Becker’s. The return to independence comes as the purchase of the practice from Baptist Health takes effect…
Sports medicine specialist Casey Batten, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. In the role, Dr. Batten will be responsible for all aspects of medical services planning and delivery. He…