Category: Division in the News

CBC: Dr. Michael Zywiel, “Toronto surgeon performs first knee replacement in Canada using new robot”

Dr. Michael Zywiel says device helps with faster recovery, more predictable outcomes for patients Dr. Michael Zywiel from the Schroeder Arthritis Institute recently performed the...
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Toronto Sun: Dr. Amit Atrey in “Here’s what doctors and hospital officials are saying about Doug Ford’s plan to expand surgery to community clinics”

Toronto Sun: Dr. Amit Atrey in “Here’s what doctors and hospital officials are saying about Doug Ford’s plan to expand surgery to community clinics”

Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his plan to use private and not-for-profit community surgical centres to clear waiting list backlogs and give patients access to...
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Drs. Sarah Ward and Jesse Wolfstadt in Toronto Star: “Reducing unnecessary testing may improve access to care”

As orthopedic surgeons and pathologists, we see an opportunity for improvement that can help free up time and limited resources. By Sarah Ward Contributors Jesse...
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The Cochrane Times-Post: Visiting surgeons help fill the gap with March of Dimes

March of Dimes’ Northern Medical Clinics regularly brings specialists to the community to provide medical care for patients in the region. Pictured here at the...
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GlobalNews on VR Training in Orthopaedics

On February 15th, 2021 GlobalNews ran a segment on virtual reality training tools in orthopaedic surgery, with appearances by Dr. Peter Ferguson and Maegan Sheilds...
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Dr. Peter Ferguson on CBC News: How a Canadian invention is keeping surgical skills sharp

Dr. Ferguson's interview aired on CBC News: The National on February 9th. He spoke about his experience with and Division-wide adoption of the PrecisionOS Virtual...
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