Jeffrey Dugas, MD, is set to perform a shoulder operation on Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Birmingham, Ala.

Spine and orthopedic surgeons may benefit from earning an MBA along with their medical training.

Surgeons at London-based Cromwell Hospital became the first in the country to use tech company Apple's Vision Pro headset during a spinal operation.

The orthopedic industry is ripe for change. 

LMH Health in Lawrence, Kan., added spine surgeon Hemil Maniar, MD, the health system said.

Telehealth company Remission Medical North partnered with Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia, Richmond BizSense reported March 12.

The largest commercial payer in Washington implemented coverage for Centinel Spine's Prodisc L implant, the devicemaker said March 12.

A mistrial was declared during opening arguments for an orthopedic surgeon's lawsuit against Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Penn State, CBS News reported March 11.

L&K Spine Inc. proudly announces a groundbreaking milestone in the field of spine surgery: the 1,200th successful implantation of PathLoc-TM, PLIF/TLIF Expandable Cage in US as of January 2024. This achievement marks a significant advancement in spine surgery and underscores our commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative products.

West Palm Beach-based Hospital for Special Surgery Florida received a $2 million contribution from HSS Trustee, Marina Kellen French, and her daughter Annabelle Garrett of Wellington, according to a news release shared with South Florida Hospital News.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC opened a UPMC Spine Care clinic in Lewisburg, Pa.

In November, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic broke ground on a new ASC, the 17,000-square-foot Spine and Joint Replacement Surgical Center of Excellence.

Here are eight updates regarding total joint replacements that orthopedic leaders should know:

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is  one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S.

Here are seven key spine and orthopedic studies Becker's reported on so far in 2024:

The artificial disc replacement market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% between 2023 and 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons urged Congress to implement a permanent fix to Medicare's physician fee cut, according to a March 9 statement.

A jury is slated to hear allegations that Penn State removed its team physician, Scott Lynch, MD, nearly five years after the orthopedic surgeon sued the State College, Pa.-based university, ESPN reported March 11.

Klaus Meine, frontman for the band the Scorpions, has undergone complex spine surgery, according to a March 8 report from LoudWire.