The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho has added the Mako robotic system for orthopedic surgeries. The robot allows orthopedic surgeons to improve precision, accuracy and customization during procedures including knee and hip replacements, according…
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Access to spine surgeons depends on workforce supply, system efficiency and shifting patient demand. Becker’s connected with three experts to get their take on how patient access will fare in the coming years. While some foresee technology and scheduling advancements…
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainer, Minn., has added Naomi Turner, MD, to its staff. Dr. Turner is an orthopedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, according to a Sept. 30 news release from…
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has appointed Nicholas Theodore, MD, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Dr. Theodore is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotics and…
Scrub Capital is investing in Spark Spine, a medtech company focused on regenerative healing in spine and orthopedic trauma patients. The investment will support Spark Spine’s core platform — piezoelectric implants designed to promote tissue regeneration, according to an Oct.…
Kevin McCracken, MD, joined Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, according to an Oct. 2 news release. Dr. McCracken has more than 25 years of experience as a spine surgeon, and 20…
Joel Matta, MD, a hip surgeon and founder of the Anterior Hip Foundation, has retired after a career of 45 years. Dr. Matta retired from his surgical career July 31 and his clinical practice Sept. 30, according to an Oct.…
Leaders in the orthopedic field spoke with Becker’s about a number of industry topics in September, from continued consolidation to excitement around ASC growth. Here is what eight orthopedic industry leaders told us in September: How 1 orthopedic group tackles…
Sex-based anatomical differences have an impact on S2 alar-iliac screw placement and rod alignment in the coronal plane during spine surgery, according to a study in Spine Deformity. The study examined 185 complete cases and evaluated adult deformity patients, according…
Medtech company Smith+Nephew has launched its CORIOGRAPH pre-op planning and modeling services for total shoulder arthroplasty in the U.S. The software has image-based planning capabilities to allow orthopedic surgeons to design patient-specific shoulder replacement plans, according to an Oct. 1…