Orthopedics

Norwalk (Conn.) Hospital now owns a robotic-guidance and navigation system that helps surgeons perform minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery with better accuracy and precision, according to AZoRobotics.

Adventist Health Castle's Windward Surgery Center has performed outpatient procedures at the Kailua, Hawaii-based hospital since 2009, according to local news station KHON2 News.

Hip arthritis and disease is becoming more common in younger patients, according to Matt Dobzyniak, MD, an orthopedic surgeon interviewed by local news affiliate CBS 6 TV.

Six physicians, including two orthopedic specialists, are joining Norfolk, Neb.-based Faith Regional Health Services, according to the Norfolk Daily News.

Hillsdale (Mich.) Hospital secured an affiliation with University of Toledo Orthopedics, according to local news outlet Fox 47.

Spencer (Iowa) Hospital offers a short-stay knee replacement program, the Spencer Signal reports.

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has seen a number of injuries related to dockless scooters since companies operating them moved into the area, ABC Action News reports.

St. Vincent Evansville's new orthopedic hospital will open two weeks later than planned, according to local NBC affiliate 14 News.

Prince Frederick, Md.-based CalvertHealth Medical Center's $51 million expansion and renovation project, which was wrapped up on July 1, is expected to benefit orthopedic surgery patients.

Putnam Hospital Center installed Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Xi robot, according to the Putnam Daily Voice.