Apple Health could soon become a valuable tool for orthopedic surgeons, according to a study presented at the 2025 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting. While Apple Health has long been able to calculate a number of patient vitals,…
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Medtech company Globus Medical has expanded its spine portfolio by launching its Cohere anterior lumbar interbody fusion spacer and Modulus ALIF blades. The Cohere space is the first porous polyether-ether-ketone interbody spacer for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery, according to…
Pramand launched its SpineSeal sealant for spinal dural repair, according to a March 11 news release. SpineSeal is indicated for use as an adjunct to sutured dural repair for a watertight closure. It’s an absorbable polyethylene glycol hydrogel sprayed with…
Vickie Capps joined Orthofix’s board of directors, the medtech company said March 12. Ms. Capps has extensive experience in finance and executive leadership and is on the board for other companies including Amedisys, Janux Therapeutics and Breg. She previously was…
As many spine procedures become more minimally invasive, they’re also in a good position to grow in the ASC setting. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and…
Professional golfer Tiger Woods underwent Achilles surgery on March 11. Charlton Stucken, MD, performed a minimally invasive left Achilles tendon repair on Mr. Woods, according to a statement on X. Mr. Woods ruptured his left Achilles while training and practicing…
OsteoCentric Technologies has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Globus Medical. OsteoCentric’s MIS Bone Preservation Tapping Technology & Instant Interlocking Thread-form is the first implant-to-bone interface capable of sustaining primary implant stability over time, according to a March 11…
OsteoCentric Technologies has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Globus Medical. OsteoCentric’s MIS Bone Preservation Tapping Technology & Instant Interlocking Thread-form is the first implant-to-bone interface capable of sustaining primary implant stability over time, according to a March 11…
Massachusetts, Delaware and North Carolina have been named among the best states for physicians to practice in 2025, according to Medscape’s “2025 Best and Worst Places to Practice, by Region,” report, published March 11. Medscape determined the best and worst…
Medtech company Stryker showcased new advancements across its Mako SmartRobotics portfolio at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego over March 10-14. Mako robots are currently used in 45 countries globally, according to a March…