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Aspen Medical Products Launches First Off-the-Shelf Cervical to Sacrum Spine System

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), the industry leader in spine solutions for pain and mobility management, has launched the VRTX System – the first fully integrated spinal support system on the market for post-operative and trauma care.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Medical Products (Aspen), the industry leader in spine solutions for pain and mobility management, has launched the VRTX System – the first fully integrated spinal support system on the market for post-operative and trauma care.
  • Patients with traumatic, multi-level spinal injuries typically require a custom Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (CTLSO) that stabilizes the spine before or after surgery.
  • The VRTX System is the first-ever cervical to sacrum system designed to redefine spinal care in acute care settings.
  • "Aspen is once again leading innovation and clinical solutions with the VRTX System," said Jim Cloar, Aspen's Chief Executive Officer.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC announce new board leaders

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Memphis, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® and ALSAC , its fundraising and awareness organization, announced new leaders of the St. Jude Board of Governors and ALSAC Board of Directors today.

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  • Memphis, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® and ALSAC , its fundraising and awareness organization, announced new leaders of the St. Jude Board of Governors and ALSAC Board of Directors today.
  • Having chaired the ALSAC Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021, she is now the first woman to have chaired both Boards.
  • “Sharon’s wise counsel and vast business experience will also be a great asset as vice chair of the ALSAC Board.
  • To learn more, visit stjude.org , read St. Jude Progress blog , and follow St. Jude on social media at @stjuderesearch .

Nathan Cafferky, M.D., Total Joint Replacement Surgeon, to Join The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in October

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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He comes to The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) after practicing for eight years at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery (VSON).

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  • He comes to The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) after practicing for eight years at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery (VSON).
  • “I'm excited to join the exceptional staff at The Steadman Clinic,” said Dr. Cafferky.
  • “He has developed a strong reputation both here in Vail and throughout our field as an accomplished total joint replacement specialist.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cafferky, a long-time community member, to The Steadman Clinic and SPRI team,” said Dan Drawbaugh, CEO of The Steadman Clinic and SPRI.

World-Renowned Orthopaedics Pioneer Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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"In our 13th year of the Orthopaedic Summit, I couldn't be prouder to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Joseph D. Zuckerman," said Kevin Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS, Founder of the Orthopaedic Summit, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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  • "In our 13th year of the Orthopaedic Summit, I couldn't be prouder to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Joseph D. Zuckerman," said Kevin Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS, Founder of the Orthopaedic Summit, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • "I am honored OSET chose to award me the Lifetime Achievement award," Zuckerman said.
  • I would like to thank my colleagues for their passion and sharing the same vision to advance the field of orthopaedics.
  • "Dr. Zuckerman's extensive knowledge, leadership and professionalism exemplifies why he is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award," said Exactech Vice President of Extremities Marketing Emery Patton.

Dr. Ben Mayo, Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, Joins Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists Team

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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TROY, Mich., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists welcome their newest physician Dr. Ben Mayo MD, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon.

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  • TROY, Mich., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists welcome their newest physician Dr. Ben Mayo MD, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon.
  • "I'm excited to join Mendelson Kornblum because there's a strong sense of unity here and a shared dedication to the community.
  • Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists is the premier synergistic healthcare partner of patients, physicians, and the communities we serve in Southeast Michigan.
  • We are proud to be affiliated with the best hospitals in Michigan and named as leaders in the field of orthopedics, spine care, and pain management.

NYU LANGONE HEALTH DOUBLES TOP-RANKED ORTHOPEDIC PROGRAM IN SUFFOLK COUNTY

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its award-winning health network on Long Island, NYU Langone Health has doubled its orthopedic program in Suffolk County, adding 23 providers and four practices, including its first location in Stony Brook.

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  • A former college athlete who grew up in Commack, Dr. Ritter is also the team physician for several high school athletic teams in Suffolk County.
  • Richard Savino, MD , who has joined NYU Langone as chief of orthopedic surgery for Suffolk County to advance the clinical program locally, now sees patients in Patchogue and Hauppauge.
  • He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Suffolk County Medical Society.
  • A single electronic health record, the NYU Langone Health app , and NYU Langone Health MyChart connect the entire health system, so patients can find all of their health information and schedule appointments whether they are at home or on the go.

Valtruis Launches TailorCare, Providing a Value-Based Care Option for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Patients

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TailorCare empowers patients to make informed treatment decisions based on their musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms, goals, and lifestyle, which leads to better health outcomes, lower costs and happier patients.

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  • TailorCare empowers patients to make informed treatment decisions based on their musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms, goals, and lifestyle, which leads to better health outcomes, lower costs and happier patients.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005962/en/
    "MSK care is expensive, complex and riddled with patient frustration, creating strain on the healthcare system.
  • The TailorCare model is a holistic navigation and care delivery solution that provides personalized guidance throughout a patient's MSK care journey.
  • Our solution transforms MSK care by identifying a patient's ideal pathway, connecting them with a high-quality specialist and coordinating care within a value-based model.

Hoag Hospital clinical study demonstrates Luna reduces post-surgical rehab costs by 52%

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The study demonstrated that the Luna in-home outpatient physical therapy care model reduces costs by 52% compared with traditional home health for total knee and hip replacements.

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  • The study demonstrated that the Luna in-home outpatient physical therapy care model reduces costs by 52% compared with traditional home health for total knee and hip replacements.
  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute conducted the study between 2021 and 2023 in collaboration with Luna, the leading provider of in-home outpatient physical therapy, to create a scalable solution aimed at reducing per episode care costs through the use of in-home outpatient physical therapy in lieu of traditional home health services.
  • The Hoag Orthopedic Institute study showed that with the Luna care model, participating surgeons reduced their home health utilization by 86%, resulting in decreased blended costs of $2,517 per case.
  • Patient outcomes also improved as readmission rates were reduced by 28%, compared with patients that received the traditional home health option.

CRYSTAL CLINIC SPINE SURGEON BRAD PICHA, M.D., NOW IN ASHTABULA

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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FAIRLAWN, Ohio, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Clinic orthopaedic spine surgeon, Brad Picha, M.D., is now accepting patients at the physician-owned hospital system's Ashtabula clinic located at 416 W. 27th Street.

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  • FAIRLAWN, Ohio, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Clinic orthopaedic spine surgeon, Brad Picha, M.D., is now accepting patients at the physician-owned hospital system's Ashtabula clinic located at 416 W. 27th Street.
  • With the addition of Dr. Picha to our new Ashtabula clinic, more patients will now have convenient access to our specialized care for injuries and conditions affecting the spine," said Daniel Ferry, Crystal Clinic President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • In the Ashtabula clinic, Dr. Picha joins Crystal Clinic orthopaedic surgeons, D. Philip Stickney, M.D.
  • The staff includes several former team members of orthopaedic surgeon William Seeds, M.D., who practiced in Ashtabula for many years.

Surgalign To Collaborate with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro and Dr. Pierce Nunley to Advance HOLO™ AI Insights and its Artificial Intelligence Technologies

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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All of the parties involved are focused on using HOLO AI Insights with a goal to enhance clinical decision support and patient care through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • All of the parties involved are focused on using HOLO AI Insights with a goal to enhance clinical decision support and patient care through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • HOLO AI Insights enables customers, partners, and clinical researchers to take advantage of the Company’s AI portfolio through a secure, highly scalable cloud platform for automated analysis of medical images.
  • Surgalign, in my opinion, is one of the most exciting given the groundbreaking work they are doing with artificial intelligence.
  • He is co-founder of The Spine Network (TSN), an organization dedicated to excellence and pioneering and integrating disruptive technologies, including AI, in Spine Research.