Great news for kids: OSSIOfiber® Metal-Free Compression Screws and Trimmable Fixation Nails are now FDA cleared for various bone fractures in children (ages 2-12) and adolescents (ages 12-21). Read More
Dr. Chad Kennedy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry degree from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. He attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas where he received his Doctorate of Medicine degree. He completed his residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas and his fellowship at Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
OSSIOfiber® Center of Excellence
Reserved for surgeons with the highest level of experience of use with OSSIOfiber®, Centers of Excellence are highly trained on OSSIOfiber® technologies, have the highest patient volumes over time, and maintain use of OSSIOfiber® monthly.
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