Today's Top 20 Stories
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What's the future of awake spine surgery?
Awake spine surgery, which uses regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, has gained more interest and adoption in recent years, and the momentum is unlikely to abate. -
Centinel Spine's lumbar disc replacement implant earns new payer coverage
Centinel Spine earned coverage from a large commercial payer in Tennessee for one- and two-level lumbar disc replacement, the devicemaker said Feb. 21. -
Cost of 10 spine procedures in ASCs vs. HOPDs in 2024
Medicare's price lookup tool compares costs for several procedures done at ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.
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Globus Medical sees revenues soar in 2023 after NuVasive merger
Globus Medical on Feb. 20 posted significant revenue growth for the fourth quarter and full year in 2023. -
Dr. James Huddleston named president of AAHKS
James "Hutch" Huddleston, III, MD, is the new president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the organization said Feb. 20. -
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center clinic goes in-network with AultCare
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's office in Canton, Ohio, is in-network with AultCare health insurance plans, the practice said Feb. 20. -
6 spine, orthopedic practice moves in the Northeast
Here are six spine and orthopedic practice openings and additions in the Northeast that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3:
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Medtronic, Boston Scientific win spine patent battle against rival
An appeal board for the European Patent Office has revoked a pain management system patent belonging to California-based medical device company Nevro following a challenge from its competitors Medtronic and Boston Scientific, according to a Feb. 20 report from the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review. -
5 orthopedic practices to know
Here are five orthopedic practices to know going into 2024: -
First Neuralink patient makes 'full recovery': Elon Musk
The first person to receive a Neuralink implant has recovered and is operating a computer mouse using only their mind, CNN reported Feb. 20. -
Green Bay Packers' surgeon joins Prevea Health
Patrick McKenzie, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist and the head physician for NFL team the Green Bay Packers, has joined Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health, according to a Feb. 20 report from Fox affiliate WLUK.
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Compass Surgical, Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open orthopedic ASC
ASC developer and manager Compass Surgical Partners is collaborating with the Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open a new, Orlando-based ASC. -
Orthopedic MSOs remain popular but other options show promise
Musculoskeletal management organizations have been a popular avenue for orthopedic practices to find support amid economic, business and payer headwinds. But in the last year, some physicians have also found success in other consolidation models. -
Are non-trained specialists performing spine procedures?
Today, spine surgeons and their patients face several threats from new industry trends, including prior authorization denials, artificial intelligence and increased care provided by non-physician providers. -
Dr. Dror Paley to perform first case with Precice Max system
Dror Paley, MD, of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, is expected to complete the world's first case with the Precice Max system from NuVasive on Feb. 27. -
Medtronic's Q3 sales rise 4.7%: 5 notes
Medtronic on Feb. 20 posted $8.1 billion in sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. -
Anesthesia provider outlook: 13 things to know
By 2033, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that there will be a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists, nearly 30% of the current staff, according to a report from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. -
6 things to know about OrthoVirginia
North Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S., and the practice has big plans for 2024. -
Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to add Delaware practice
Salisbury, Md.-based Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is partnering with Wilson Choy, MD, and his practice in Lewes, Del. -
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to open new Florida location
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute unveiled its relocated Lake Nona office in Orlando, Fla., according to a Feb. 19 LinkedIn post.
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