From FDA clearances to new studies, here are five key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Dec. 11.
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DISC Surgery Center at Thousand Oaks (Calif.) has added 10 spine and orthopedic surgeons to its medical team.
Muncie-based Central Indiana Orthopedics has acquired its fifth Mako robot and surpassed 3,000 procedures using the technology, according to a Dec. 18 report from The Hamilton County Reporter.
Garrick Cason, MD, performed the first case with Camber Spine's Spira-A implant in the U.S., according to a Dec. 18 news release shared with Becker's.
Ed Tufaro, who was Rothman Orthopaedics' CEO, was named president and COO of Orthopedic Care Partners, the management services organization said Dec. 18.
Michael Boblitz will lead Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic starting Feb. 3, according to a Dec. 18 email shared with Becker's.
Meeker, Colo.-based Pioneers Medical Center now offers the TOPS system for lumbar spine surgery.
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