Neurosurgeon Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, MD, joined Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital, South Florida Hospital News reported April 1. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotics, navigation and motion preservation. Dr. Navarro-Ramirez earned his medical degree at School of Medicine,…
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Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health partnered with MedQuest Associates to acquire 18 locations from Charlotte-based OrthoCarolina, according to an April 1 news release. The 18 locations include three OrthoCarolina MRI locations in the Piedmont Triad region. Novant acquired the fixed and…
Logan, Utah-based Southwest Spine and Pain Center has opened a new facility in Cedar City, Utah, according to a March 31 report from St. George News. The new facility will treat patients suffering from chronic and acute pain through minimally…
Investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers completed its acquisition of Stryker’s U.S. spine business, according to an April 1 news release. The business will operate as VB Spine, and Marc, John and Anthony Viscogliosi are serving as co-CEOs. Stryker’s Mako Spine and…
Richard Mueller is the new president and CEO of Life Spine, according to an April 1 news release. Mr. Mueller was promoted from his role as COO at Life Spine, and he has more than 30 years of experience in…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics launched the “Your Mobility, Our Mission” marketing campaign. The campaign was developed by Rothman’s marketing team and features stories of people who have overcome mobility challenges, according to an April 1 news release shared with Becker’s. Marketing…
Becker’s reported on two developments in spine lawsuits since March 19. 1. Elevance Health settled a class-action lawsuit over denial of coverage for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery. The settlement includes more than $2.5 million for out-of-pocket payments made…
Orthopaedic Solutions Management has acquired Orlando Hand Surgical Associates, marking its eighth acquisition. OHSA was founded in 2000 and has been recognized as one of the top 10 hand and upper extremity practices in the Southeast, according to an April…
An orthopedic surgeon and practice president of Bristol, Tenn.-based Appalachian Orthopedics performed the first surgery in Tennessee with the MISHA Knee System. Lisle Whitman, MD, completed the procedure. The system includes an implantable shock absorber that is designed to alleviate…
Patients with metal joint replacements may have significantly higher concentrations of cobalt, chromium, titanium, niobium and zirconium in their blood and cerebrospinal fluid, according to a March 28 study published in JAMA Network Open. The study compared 204 patients, including…