Today's Top 20 Stories
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10 NFL players suffering orthopedic injuries in the 2023 season
As the 2023-24 NFL season enters its fifth week, several players have already been sidelined with orthopedic-related injuries. -
Ochsner Health earns total hip and knee replacement accreditation from Joint Commission
Two Ochsner Health facilities recently received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for total hip and knee replacement accreditation. -
Premia Spine gets CMS payment for spinal fusion alternative
Premia Spine earned CMS' New Technology Add-on Payment for the TOPS system, the devicemaker said Oct. 2.
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5 things to know about NYU Langone's chief of spine surgery
Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD, is chief of spine surgery at NYU Langone Health in New York City. -
Patient wins $2.5M verdict against orthopedic surgeon, Stamford Hospital
A jury handed down a $2.5 million verdict in favor of a man who sued an orthopedic surgeon and Stamford (Conn.) Hospital over treatment for a broken leg, The Connecticut Post reported Oct. 2. -
4 recent spine, orthopedic studies to know
Becker's reported on four key spine and orthopedic studies during the third quarter of 2023: -
'Its position has become untenable': Why 3 neurosurgeons are fed up with Aetna
While major insurer Aetna has taken steps to expand its coverage for spine and orthopedic care in the last year, for some surgeons, it's still not enough.
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South Island Orthopedics expands in New York
Woodbury, N.Y.-based South Island Orthopedics, an affiliate of management services organization Health Plus Management, is expanding into Rockaway, N.Y., in collaboration with St. John's Episcopal Hospital. -
Dr. Evan Ellis, Dr. Courtney Watson join Oregon NBA team
Oregon NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers has announced two new sports medicine additions and promotions for its 2023-24 season, including orthopedic surgeon Evan Ellis, MD, and sports medicine specialist Courtney Watson, DAT. -
11 biologics developments in Q3
Here are 11 key updates on orthobiologics from the third quarter of 2023: -
The spine procedures moving to ASCs
As minimally invasive spine procedures increase in popularity, so too does their prevalence in the ASC setting.
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Dr. Nathan Cafferky joins The Steadman Clinic
Nathan Cafferky, MD, is joining The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colo. on Oct. 16. -
Dr. James Voos operates on Cleveland Browns player
James Voos, MD, performed knee surgery on Nick Chubb, a running back for the NFL's Cleveland Browns on Sept. 29. -
5 things to know about Duke University's spine chief
Christopher Shaffrey, MD, is chief of the spine division at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. -
What 3 surgeons want to see done differently in the spine, orthopedic surgery industries
Three surgeons recently spoke with Becker's about what they would like to see done differently in the spine and orthopedic industries. -
Johns Hopkins Bayview adding Globus imaging system
Baltimore, Md.-based Johns Hopkins Bayview is adding Globus' Excelsius 3D intraoperative imaging system to its growing fleet of robotic technology, according to a Sept. 27 LinkedIn post. -
Spine medtech earning FDA nods in Q3
Here are eight spine medtech products earning FDA approvals and clearances in the third quarter of 2023: -
Why this orthopedic leader thinks millennials are changing care delivery
The needs and preferences of millennials may be the catalyst for change in healthcare delivery. -
What orthopedic MSOs did in Q3
Here are five updates from orthopedic management services organizations in the third quarter of 2023. -
Episcopal Health Services launches orthopedic program
Episcopal Health Services in New York City is starting an orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation program, The Wave reported Sept. 29.
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