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Frank Phillips, MD, has been named the new president of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery for 2020 to 2021.

The Western Society of Engineers honored Richard A. Berger, MD, with the Washington Award, which is given to an engineer who has advanced the welfare of humankind.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America announced it will be canceling their annual meeting scheduled for May 7-9, 2020, in Grapevine, Texas, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.

OSSIO Inc. has received 510(k) market clearance from the FDA for its OSSIOfiber Hammertoe Fixation System.

Wright Medical released its Ortholoc 2 LapiFuse Triplanar Correction System, the company’s new solution for hallux valgus correction.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced it has canceled its annual meeting scheduled for March 24-28, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.

Jim Mazzo will retire as president of the ophthalmic devices strategic business unit for Zeiss, effective May 1, according to a press release.

Smith & Nephew recently reported revenue growth of 4.4% for the full-year 2019, according to a company press release. The year included five acquisitions in higher-growth segments and the acquisition of Tusker Medical in January 2020.

ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, Calvin Roberts, MD, discusses his decision to step down from his role as senior vice president and chief medical officer of eye care at Bausch Health Companies to take over as president and CEO of the Lighthouse Guild.

Verana Health has acquired the technology assets and team from PYA Analytics, a large-scale data architecture solutions company, according to a press release.