While some orthopedic and spine surgeons are divided on how medications used for weight loss, including Ozempic and Wegovy, will shape the field, it is undeniable that the drugs are playing an increasing role in healthcare, with 1 in 8…
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Cam Jurgens, a center for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, underwent spine surgery Feb. 18, ESPN reported.
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center has added robotic-assisted knee replacements, according to a Feb. 20 report from The Meadville Tribune.
Medtronic launched the CD Horizon ModuLeX spinal system for deformity surgery, the devicemaker said Feb. 19.
Tariffs have become a key concern for many sectors during President Donald Trump's second term. In February he imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, a move that is expected to affect medical devices.
Atreon Orthopedics earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the BioCharge autobiologic matrix and launched the new product, according to a Feb. 20 news release.
Orthopedic, spine, and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are currently navigating a complex landscape marked by volatile tariffs and fluctuating fuel prices. These economic variables significantly impact supply chain stability, procurement costs, and strategic planning. I’ve been asked by many colleagues…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has been forced to postpone elective surgeries, including hip replacements, after breaking ties with its long-term anesthesia group.
From new facility openings to a practice merger, here are five orthopedic practice moves happening in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 8:
Spine navigation technology has a future that's smaller, more affordable and with expanded indications, Chester Donnally III, MD, said.