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Hoag Spine Center names leader for pain management program
Charles De Mesa, DO, joined Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Spine Center to lead the pain management program, according to an Aug. 16 news release. -
Dr. Thomas Graham operates on MLB player's thumb
Thomas Graham, MD, performed reconstructive thumb surgery on Sal Frelick, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. -
BackStop Neural adds Dr. Steven Falowski to advisory board
Neurostimulation technology innovator BackStop Neural has appointed neurosurgeon Steven Falowski, MD, to its advisory board, according to an Aug. 15 press release sent to Becker's.
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2 surgeons join Bioretec scientific advisory board
Two U.S. surgeons joined Bioretec's scientific advisory board, the orthopedic medtech company said Aug. 16. -
Oral ketamine, aspirin safe after knee replacements: study
Reserachers with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found the combination of oral ketamine and aspirin is a safe form of pain medication after total knee replacement. -
Stryker CEO wins Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Stryker CEO, Kevin Lobo, won the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his career at Stryker, CBS affiliate WWMT reported Aug. 15. -
Orthopedic Care Partners affiliates with Dr. Nathan Mall
Orthopedic Care Partners has affiliated with the practice of Nathan Mall, MD, according to an Aug. 16 news release.
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Dr. Zachary Johnson joins Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine
Zachary Johnson, MD, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine. -
How 9 HOPCo practices grew in 1 year
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company has grown significantly with new orthopedic partnerships and physicians joining its network in the last year. -
The top 2 hospitals in New Jersey for orthopedic surgery
U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including two hospitals in New Jersey. -
4Web Medical launches cervical spine plating system
Spine devicemaker 4WEB Medical launched its cervical spine plating solution, the company said Aug. 15.
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Mount Sinai extends orthopedic partnership with USTA
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has renewed its multiyear partnership with the United States Tennis Association through 2026. -
Orthopedic surgeon billing $6M higher than average
The annual average billing amount to commercial payers from medical specialists is around $3.8 million, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. -
Orthopedic surgeon starting salary increases 12% in 2023
The average starting salary for orthopedic surgeons increased 12 percent in 2022 and 2023, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. -
Fuse Medical nets $5M in 2nd quarter
Orthopedic and spine device manufacturer and distributor Fuse Medical has released its second quarter financial results, showing a net revenue of $5 million, up seven percent from the same quarter last year. -
Aziyo Biologics looking to divest orthopedic business
Aziyo Biologics is in talks to divest its orthopedic business, the company said Aug. 14. -
Vertos Medical promotes 2 leaders
Vertos Medical, a company focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, promoted two leaders to C-suite roles. -
Viseon's minimally invasive spine visualization tool
Viseon's 4K MaxView system for minimally invasive spine surgery visualization has launched, and the first clinical cases were completed, the company said Aug. 15. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay jumps 18% in 6 years
The average orthopedic surgeon salary increased more than 18 percent from 2017 to 2023, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24. -
Coastal Orthopedics hit by data breach
Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics was hit with a data breach that may have exposed sensitive information of current and former patients, the Bradenton Herald reported Aug. 14.
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