The FDA this week announced a new "risk evaluation and mitigation strategy" for extended-release and long-acting opioids, targeting safety measures at more than 20 companies that manufacture the drugs.
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Rothman Specialty Hospital, based in Bensalem, Pa., is a 65,000-squre-foot facility in partnership with the physicians of Rothman Institute. The hospital focuses only on orthopedic and spine cases and includes six fully-equipped operating rooms. It is accredited by The Joint…
Lee Kaplan, MD, has performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, according to an ESPN report.
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine will present 10 research awards during its annual meeting later this month in Baltimore.
Orthopedist Samuel Matz, MD, was appointed medical director of sports medicine at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Md.
SI-BONE, a medical device company that focuses on the development of minimally invasive surgical devices, announced today more than 3,000 patients have been implanted with its iFuse Implant System.
K2M, a spinal device company, has announced a major expansion of its biologics portfolio with the launch of its VESUVIUS Osteobiologic Systems and new additions to its VIKOS Allograft Systems.
The FDA has issued 510(k) approval for Integrity Life Science's Integrity Spinal Care System.
DJO Global, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, has launched OA Nano, an off-loading knee brace for patients with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis.