Orthopedics & Rehabilitation News
Bone up on news about treating orthopedic ailments affecting the body’s bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joints as well as rehabilitation information covering sports medicine, athletic training and physical and occupational therapy.
Orthopedic Surgeon and Total Joints Specialist, Mark Kolich, DO, to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2021
OrthoNeuro President & CEO Larry T. Todd Jr., DO announced today that Mark Kolich, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon and Adult Reconstruction Hip & Knee Specialist, will join the multi-specialty physician practice in August of 2021. Dr. Kolich is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in outpatient total joints, including minimally invasive anterior approach total hips, less invasive total knees, and complex hip and knee revision cases. - July 14, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
GRG Announces 2021 Regenerative Medicine Congress in Dubai UAE
The 2nd Global Regenerative Medicine Congress will be held in Dubai 9-11 September 2021. Registration is now open. Global Regenerative Academy is a world-renowned medical society scientifically studying the clinical application of biological products in the human body. Regenerative Medicine treatments using biological products have been used to slow down the natural aging process, treat a variety of pathologies and improve the quality of life of patients. - June 28, 2021 - Global Regenerative Group
Orchid Medical to Significantly Expand Its Workforce and Operations by 2022
Expansion includes numerous new positions within the company’s ancillary operations at its headquarters in Orlando. - June 10, 2021 - Orchid Medical
MedSend and On-Belay Partner to Train African Orthopedic Surgeons
On-Belay Medical and MedSend jointly announce their partnership in training national orthopedic surgeons in Africa. On-Belay Medical has committed $125,000 towards MedSend’s five-year residency programs for training national orthopedic surgeons. On-Belay is an innovative medical device... - June 04, 2021 - MedSend
Tangible Solutions COO Chris Collins Records Webinar for OMTEC® Virtual Education Series
Ohio-based Tangible Solutions announces the pre-recorded webinar presented by Chris Collins, Tangible Solutions COO for the OMTEC® Education Series is currently live. The webinar titled, “Model-Based Definition for Additive Manufacturing” reviews the current state of orthopedic... - May 28, 2021 - Tangible Solutions, Inc.
Ohio-Based Tangible Solutions Expands Engineering, Post Processing Staff and Milling Equipment to Meet Additive Manufacturing Production Demands
Ohio-based Tangible Solutions announces expansions in engineering and post processing staff, as well as equipment used in the post processing side of the business. Tangible is a globally recognized contract manufacturer of American-made 3D printed titanium orthopedic implants. The company handles all phases of orthopedic implant creation: design support, prototyping, pre-submission testing for 510(k) clearance, 3D printing, post processing and testing throughout and after production. - May 21, 2021 - Tangible Solutions, Inc.
Linshom Receives SBIR Phase II Contract Award from the United States Air Force for Its Dual Purpose Respiratory Device
Linshom announced today receipt of a phase II SBIR contract award with the United States Air Force (USAF) to fund ongoing development and deployment of the Linshom Predictive Continuous Respiratory Monitoring (LPCRM) System. The $748K contract follows successful completion of a SBIR phase 1 award... - April 27, 2021 - Linshom
Former South Carolina Midlands Triathlete to Compete in First Triathlon Since Having Outpatient Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
Chapin resident Kate Bassett, who is a former competitive triathlete in the South Carolina Triathlon Series, will be competing in her first triathlon since having knee replacement surgery. She will be also be completing the triathlon with her orthopaedic surgeon. Kate enjoyed competing in... - April 18, 2021 - Palmetto Bone and Joint
GrandCare Health Services Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for the 3rd Consecutive Year
GrandCare Health Services, a specialist in in-home orthopedic rehabilitation in Southern California, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2021 – 2022. Great Place to Work® is an independent research and consulting firm that uses 30 years of research to qualify the state... - March 13, 2021 - GrandCare Health Services
OrthoNeuro Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Gittins Engages in Partnership to Provide Remote Physician Surgical Training
OrthoNeuro orthopedic surgeon Mark Gittins, DO, FAOAO, has engaged in a cutting-edge partnership to provide remote physician surgical training. He has partnered with Avail Medsystems, a medical technology company pioneering telemedicine for the operating room (“Procedural... - March 09, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
OrthoNeuro to Open New Office on Dublin Campus Of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
OrthoNeuro President, Larry T. Todd, Jr. DO, announced today that the practice will open a new office on the Dublin Campus of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM). The office is slated to open in early spring and will house a physician office and physical therapy clinic. - February 03, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
OrthoNeuro Strengthens C-Suite Executive Team with Two Promotions
OrthoNeuro, a multi-disciplinary practice of board-certified physicians has announced the promotion of Jacqueline Petty to Chief Administrative Officer and Brian Hart to Chief Operating Officer. Both Hart and Petty join Dr. Larry Todd, President of OrthoNeuro, and newly elected Senior Vice... - January 11, 2021 - OrthoNeuro
Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. - December 18, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
APTQI: 9% Cut to Physical and Occupational Therapy in Final PFS Rule for CY 2021 Threatens Patient Access to Care
Healthcare stakeholders call on Congress to promptly pass the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 to block cuts from taking effect on January 1. - December 02, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
GRG Announces Partnership with BPB Medica
The Global Regenerative Group and BPB Medica(TM) Italy are very pleased to announce a global consultancy relationship to further develop the distribution of BPB Medica(TM) products. - December 02, 2020 - Global Regenerative Group
Custom Fit Physical Therapy is Expanding Their Expertise to the South Naples and Marco Island Region-While Offering Free Discovery Sessions to Patients
“Custom Fit Physical Therapy is a mobile concierge physical therapy practice and excited to be offering our Naples residents a new and safe alternative to receiving one-on-one high-quality care in the privacy of their own home. We look forward to introducing our natural approach to health & wellness in order to help people return to the things they love to do,” said Founder and physical therapist Martha Tassinari. - November 24, 2020 - Custom Fit Physical Therapy
Black Book™ Moves ZyDocⓇ to #2 in Medical Transcription Clinical Services and #6 Transcription Software Solution Vendor of 2020
ZyDoc was ranked second in medical transcription services and sixth for their TrackDoc Connect enterprise cloud transcription platform in the 2020 Black Book™ Market Research vendors survey by 203 hospitals and 2,263 physician practices. - November 16, 2020 - ZyDoc
Nicole Bradshaw Brings 27 Years of Leadership Experience in Healthcare to OGA Women’s Health
Nicole has been in healthcare leadership roles for over 27 years. She recently joined OGA Women’s Health Specialists as their Executive Director. In her executive position, Nicole works cohesively with the executive board and owners of OGA to provide leadership for this growing independent... - October 23, 2020 - OGA Women's Health
Orthopedic Surgeon and Shoulder Specialist, Benjamin W. Szerlip, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in November 2020
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ben W. Szerlip, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Shoulder Specialist will join their multi-specialty physician practice in November of 2020. Dr. Szerlip is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in all aspects of the shoulder, including... - October 09, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Alsanza Medizintechnik und Pharma GmbH Expands Its Product Portfolio in Orthopedics
Alsanza Medizintechnik und Pharma GmbH brings together healthcare professionals with the intra-articular injections developed with its knowledge and experience in the field of orthopedics. In its orthopedics product portfolio the company offers ALSAVIN Family, an innovative intra-articular... - September 18, 2020 - Alsanza Medizintechnik und Pharma GmbH
APTQI and WebPT Join Forces to Shape a Positive Future for Physical Therapy
As the first At-Large Member, WebPT will work with APTQI to positively impact healthcare legislation - starting with the 9% cut to Medicare payments. - September 03, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Only Facility in the Rocky Mountain Region to Offer FDA Approved Bone Anchored Prosthesis
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is among only a handful in the nation and the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region to offer amputees an FDA approved innovative new prosthetic option. Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that allows a prosthesis to anchor directly to bone by inserting a metal implant into the bone that then attaches directly to a prosthesis. For many patients with above knee amputations, this new method provides dramatic improvement in physical functioning. - August 27, 2020 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Better Together: Verimos and Miracle of Motion Bring Physical Well-Being to Verimos Customers
Technology Alliance Will Keep Essential Workers Healthy, and Avoid Costs for Customers - August 25, 2020 - Verimos
OrthoNeuro Names Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, New President
OrthoNeuro announced today that Larry T. Todd Jr., DO, has been named its new President. He was selected by the OrthoNeuro Board of Physicians and assumed the role on August 1. Dr. Todd replaces Carl Berasi, DO, who has been President since 2012. “Dr. Todd has distinguished himself as an... - August 04, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins is One of Three Orthopedic Surgeons Worldwide to Utilize New Handheld Robotics Platform
Last week, OrthoNeuro’s Mark Gittins, D.O. FAOAO became one of just three orthopedic surgeons worldwide to use Smith+Nephew’s Real Intelligence brand of enabling technology solutions, as well as its new generation handheld robotics platform - the CORI Surgical System. Dr. Gittins... - July 23, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Superior Van & Mobility on the Move to Provide Affordable Accessible Vehicles in Eastern Arkansas
Superior Van & Mobility relocates Jonesboro, Arkansas location to larger, modern facility as part of ongoing expansion to increase access to affordable wheelchair accessible vehicles. - July 09, 2020 - Superior Van and Mobility
The Compression Closet Expands Inventory, Furthering Its Commitment to Supporting Lymphedema Patients
Your therapist choice in compression garments for lymphedema increases inventory, offers multiple new compression garments. - July 08, 2020 - The Compression Closet
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Assistance Dog Training: Therapeutic Healing Through Your 4-Legged Companion
Patterson Physical Therapy has added a new member to their team who offers a new and unique service, Assistance Dog Training, for those with physical or mental impairments. - June 15, 2020 - Patterson Physical Therapy
ProSport Physical Therapy, Inc. Expands Its Footprint in Orange County
ProSport, the leader in orthopedic rehabilitation since 1992, acquires Green & Moncrief Physical Therapy. - June 13, 2020 - ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
Alternate E Source Announces the Release of New SmartXcan
Alternate E Source, provider of Kentix IoT smart sensor technologies, announces The release of SmartXcan - state of the art fever detection system designed for accuracy, ease of use, and fast analysis. - April 22, 2020 - Alternate E Source
Award-Winning Booktoots' Healing Proudly Announces Newly Revised eBook Titled, “Water Exercises For TKR Patients”
Announcing new release of popular ebook titled, "Water Exercises For TKR Patients" - March 19, 2020 - Booktoots' Healing
APTQI Urges Congress, CMS to Allow Reimbursement for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to protect vulnerable patient populations from the transmission of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today called on Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend Place of Service Billing... - March 13, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
OrthoNeuro Spine Division Recognized at 2020 Arthritis Foundation Crystal Ball Gala
The Central Ohio Arthritis Foundation recognized the OrthoNeuro Spine Division as its recipient of the 2020 Norman O. Rothermich, Pioneer in Medicine Award. OrthoNeuro Drs. Paul Eichenseer, David Kim, Daryl Sybert, Larry Todd, Jr., Donald Rohl, Mark White, and Ying Chen were honored at last... - March 11, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
Interventional Pain Specialist, Daniel Pap, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in March 2020
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Daniel Pap, Anesthesiologist will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 26, 2020. Dr. Pap will treat patients at their New Albany and Grove City offices. - March 06, 2020 - OrthoNeuro
PTPN Sees 9% Increase in California Claims Volume 2 Years in a Row
PTPN, the country’s premier network of private practice therapists, has generated significantly more claims volume for its California providers in 2019 than the prior year – 9% more than in 2018. This increase follows the same level of growth in 2018, when claims volume was 9% higher... - March 04, 2020 - PTPN
Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease
HSG Announces Publication of Clinical Guidelines for Physical Therapy in Huntington Disease - February 27, 2020 - Huntington Study Group
Swedish Medical Center, One of First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Innovative Hip Replacement Surgical Technique
New portal assisted total hip arthroplasty approach results in smaller incisions, faster healing. - February 23, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
New York Health Welcomes Board-Certified Neurologist
New York Health is proud to announce that board-certified neurologist, Suman Reejsinghani, M.D. will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Reejsinghani will be practicing at 108-37 71st Ave, Suite 2, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Dr. Reejsinghani wanted to be a part of NY Health’s... - February 12, 2020 - New York Health
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Lite Run Appoints Wei-En Tan, Ph.D as CEO
Lite Run, Inc., creator of FDA-listed spacesuit technology designed to “unweight” patients and deliver efficient rehabilitation for patients of stroke and spinal cord injuries to enable them to walk again, today announced that Wei-En Tan, Ph.D., has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. - February 04, 2020 - Lite Run Inc.
Spine Care Technologies Inc. to Attend Arab Health2020 in Dubai, UAE
Announcement about Spine Care Technologies' participation in the Arab Health2020 Exhibition in Dubai. - January 27, 2020 - Spine Care Technologies
CryoNext of Orlando Teams Up with Alabama Crimson Tide in Preparation for the VRBO Citrus Bowl Game of the Century
Alabama Crimson Tide football organization focuses on “Leveling Up” their players with CryoNext’s innovative wellness modalities as they head into Orlando, Florida to face off against Jim Harbaugh’s, Michigan Wolverines team. - December 31, 2019 - CryoNext LLC
DoctorUna.com Offers Accessible Healthcare in One Click
The DoctorUna platform allows patients to access doctors & dentists, book appointments online, send inquiries and access Reviews and Ratings. A fully bilingual (Arabic/English) website for patients in the region. Users can search for doctors by specialty, location, insurance coverage, medical condition, doctor gender, or language(s) spoken by the Doctor. - December 12, 2019 - DoctorUna
BrainCo's Prosthetic Hand Helps Amputee Play the Piano for Millions of Viewers
For Lin Anlu, playing the piano has been a lifelong dream. Having lost her right arm at a young age, it seemed likely to remain a dream. But last year, Anlu became the first amputee to play a piano duet using BrainCo’s advanced prosthetic technology. Anlu stunned a live audience and millions... - November 20, 2019 - BrainCo
BrainCo Announces FDA Approval Process for a More Affordable Smart Prosthetic Hand
The BrainCo prosthetic hand is an advanced and affordable smart prosthetic hand. It gives amputees the ability to intuitively control their prosthetic hand with unlimited gestures and grip patterns, making the prosthetic an innate extension of the user. - November 16, 2019 - BrainCo
South Carolina Orthopaedic Surgeon with Palmetto Bone and Joint to Travel to South Africa to Perform Surgery for a First in South Africa
Dr. James Loging, MD with Palmetto Bone and Joint, to perform first Sacroiliac Joint Fusion surgery in South Africa. - November 12, 2019 - Palmetto Bone and Joint
Academy Medical Announces That Their Vendor Partner, RenovoDerm Has Been Added to Their DoD DAPA Contract
Academy Medical announces that their vendor partner, RenovoDerm has been added to their DoD DAPA contract. Through Academy Medical’s contract, RenovoDerm will market their Phoenix Wound Matrix and Rotium Bioresorbable Wick products to DoD medical facilities. - November 06, 2019 - Academy Medical
OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Minimally Invasive 2-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in Central Ohio at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital
Dr. Ying Chen, OrthoNeuro Neurosurgeon, completed the first robotics-assisted minimally invasive 2-level interbody fusion surgery in Central Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on October 28, 2019 using the Globus Excelsius GPS Robotic Navigation System. - November 06, 2019 - OrthoNeuro