Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colo. will close its interventional spine services later in 2023, The Journal reported April 6.
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Becker's reported on four spine and orthopedic surgery firsts since March 30:
The FDA issued a reminder about Exactech's recalled joint replacement devices, The Legal Examiner reported April 6.
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has combined Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, N.J., and JFK University Medical Center in Edison, to create the largest neuroscience institute in the state.
Spine surgeon Michael Gallizzi, MD, completed his 200th robotic case on April 4, according to The Steadman Clinic.
The orthopedic workforce has the smallest percentage of female surgeons compared to any other physician specialty, according to 2022 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, with women making up only 5.9 percent of the active workforce.
Bioventus' CEO Ken Reali left his post on April 4.
Michelle Carlson, MD, performed wrist surgery on Naz Reid, a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association, on April 5 in New York City.
Advanced Orthopedics New England, which is based in Hartford, Conn., added AthenaOne as its electronic health record system, AthenaHealth said April 6.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons praised lawmakers for introducing HR 2474, a bill aiming to improve Medicare's physician pay system.