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10 orthopedic studies to know in 2024 - beckersspine.com
Dec 11, 2024 · Here are 10 major orthopedic studies conducted in 2024 to know: 1. A study published in The Journal of Arthroplasty found that total joint arthroplasty procedures are the most common cause of malpractice claims within orthopedic surgery. The study ultimately reviewed 59 cases, including 33 total knee and 26 total hip arthroplasty cases.
5 key insights from Alex Vaccaro in 2024 - beckersspine.com
Dec 10, 2024 · Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, shared his expertise with Becker's on topics including artificial intelligence and spine robots. Here are five key quotes: On leveraging artificial intelligence for billing: We did a lot of things by hand in ...
29 physician priorities for 2025 - beckersspine.com
Dec 12, 2024 · Jan. 1, 2025 is fast approaching, and these leaders are setting their goals for next year. The 29 leaders featured in this article are speaking at Becker's 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, set for June 18 to 21, 2025 at the Swissotel Chicago.. If you would like to join the event as a speaker, please contact Rosie Talaga at rtalaga ...
How well-positioned is Zimmer Biomet for 2025?
Dec 10, 2024 · Zimmer Biomet made two moves to deepen its reach into the healthcare AI space. In June the company signed a multiyear co-marketing agreement with RevelAi Health. Under the partnership, Zimmer Biomet will commercialize RevelAi's artificial intelligence-powered care management platform, care team ...
9 spine, orthopedic medtech acquisitions in 2024
Dec 11, 2024 · In 2024, several spine and orthopedic medtech companies banded together through acquisition deals. 1. Enovis completed its acquisition of LimaCorporate in January. LimaCorporate will add to Enovis' orthopedic reconstruction market with products including the Trabecular Titanium implants and shoulder revision devices.
Texas Back spine surgeon on AI and the 'holy grail' of innovation
Jan 3, 2025 · Rajesh Arakal, MD, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, has become an expert with spinal navigation technology and said he sees artificial intelligence as a potential game changer in the space. He closed 2024 by completing his 1,000th case with Stryker's Airo spine imaging technology in December, an ...
How Apple broke into spine, orthopedic care in 2024
Dec 9, 2024 · Throughout 2024, technology giant Apple has played a role in several orthopedic and spine surgeries in a number of ways. For example, in February 2024, Robert Masson, MD, became the first spine surgeon to use Apple's Vision Pro into the operating room.
Spine robot learning curves don't have to be 'wildly steep'
Dec 13, 2024 · The future of spine robots is headed to automation, but the transition to the technology can be smoother than anticipated, Jason Lowenstein, MD, said. He recently debuted the latest spine robot to launch — Stryker's Mako Spine. Dr. Lowenstein, of Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center, said his first ...
Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin can expand reach, …
5 days ago · Madison-based Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin physicians who previously worked with Madison-based SSM Health are able to see their former patients since their noncompete clause expired Jan. 1, The Wisconsin State Journal reported. Several orthopedic surgeons with the practice were bound under the noncompete clause, the report said.