From first-in-state surgical innovations to new practice models centered on patient autonomy, orthopedic surgeons across the country are pushing boundaries and reshaping musculoskeletal care.
Here are five who made headlines in the past month:
- Travis Maak, MD, performs the first procedure using the Reverse ChondroMatch system: Dr. Maak, professor of orthopaedics and Utah Jazz team physician, used the Salt Lake City-based University of Utah’s new minimally invasive technology to treat a difficult tibial cartilage defect.
The arthroscopic, retrograde system, the first designed for 8-14 mm lesions, enables precise access to an area traditionally considered hard to treat. Early feedback showed improved accuracy and…..