Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital has performed its first total knee replacement surgery using robotic assistance, according to a Sept. 5 report from GreenwichFreePress.com.
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Spine and orthopedic experts in August spoke with Becker's about topics from medtech mergers to hospital partnerships.
The first cases with Exactech's new TriVerse knee system were completed in Kentucky and Texas, the devicemaker said Sept. 5.
Charles Wang, MD, a sports medicine and shoulder specialist, has joined Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based Tri-County Orthopedics.
Jonathon Backus, MD, joined The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., the practice said Sept. 5.
Spire Orthopedic Partners named JoAnna Nicholson as its chief legal officer, the management services organization said Sept. 5.
Restor3d completed its acquisition of Conformis, accoring to a Sept. 5 news release.
In February, the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center opened a $277 million orthopedic ASC in a former Henrietta, N.Y., Sears retail space.
Eight orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss how they chose their specialty.
Some orthopedic practices have partnered with hospitals to support operations. However, the arrangement is not the best fit for all groups.