DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic company, earned FDA 510(k) clearance for and launched Velys Spine.
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Mary Powell Lewis, MD, a pioneer for women in orthopedics, died July 15 at age 98, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 1.
Matthew Thompson, MD, joined Good Shepherd Health Care System and is working at the Good Shepherd Orthopedics Clinic in Hermiston, Ore.
Spine surgeon Kingsley Chin, MD, has published a book about entrepreneurship, according to a July 31 news release.
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons that have recently taken on leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since June 26:
Columbus-based OhioHealth has created the role of chief of musculoskeletal services and tapped Darrin Bright, MD, to step into the role.
Former New Providence N.J.-based Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Cushner, MD, is seeking $6 million from the system alleging underpayment, according to a July 31 report from the Westfair Business Journal.
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery.
MiRus earned the FDA's breakthrough device designation for the Europa posterior cervical system, the devicemaker said July 31.
Alphatec reported second quarter revenue of $146 million, according to financial results shared July 31.