Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dr. Jeffrey Carlson adds Prodisc C Vivo to practice
Jeffrey Carlson, MD, performed the first cervical disc replacement with the Prodisc C Vivo implant in the Hampton Roads region in Virginia. -
CMS, Ozempic and more: 5 spine, orthopedic surgeon concerns in 2024
From noncompete clauses to GLP-1 weight loss drugs, several evolving policy and clinical issues are affecting spine and orthopedic surgeons headed into 2024. -
Bone Biologics launches $2M public offering
Bone Biologics, a company focused on spine fusion products, recently announced a $2 million public offering.
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5 women in NBA sports medicine
In 2016, Diane Dahm, MD, became the only female head orthopedic surgeon for an NBA team, working with the Minnesota Timberwolves. There are still a limited number of female physicians serving North America's 30 NBA teams. -
5 things to know about University Orthopedics
East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S. and has achieved some milestones in recent months. -
OrthoPediatrics launches new scoliosis treatment system
OrthoPediatrics has launched a new system, the Response rib and pelvic fixation system, to treat children with early onset scoliosis. -
Medtronic named among world's 'most ethical' companies
Orthopedic and spine tech manufacturer Medtronic has been named among the world's most ethical companies by for-profit ethical standards company the Ethisphere Institute.
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Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine opens 5th New Jersey facility
Westfield, N.J.-based Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine opened a facility in Middletown, N.J., its fifth location. -
4 spine, orthopedic patient verdicts to know
Since the beginning of 2023, Becker's has reported on four spine and orthopedic patients who have won multimillion-dollar verdicts against surgeons and health systems. -
Dr. Brian Fiani completes 100th Mazor spine surgery
Brian Fiani, DO, of Livonia, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic & Spine Specialists, completed his 100th case with Medtronic's Mazor robot. -
Highpoint Spine and Joint Center to shutter practice location
Kimball, Neb.-based Highpoint Spine and Joint Center is permanently closing its Sidney, Neb., location, moving all of its services to its Kimball location, according to a March 2 report from News Channel Nebraska.
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Avoiding cervical disc replacement complications: 7 things to know
Cervical disc replacement has grown in spine surgery, and there are some complications surgeons should be mindful of, Domagoj Coric, MD, wrote in a publication for the International Journal of Spine Surgery. -
EmergeOrtho Triangle Region adds interventional spine physician
EmergeOrtho Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added Ryan McCarter, MD, an interventional spine specialist. -
The companies leading robotic surgery
As robotic-assisted surgeries become more popular in operating rooms nationwide, here are some of the companies leading robotic surgeries in the orthopedic space: -
Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, J&J execs among the most 'influential' in healthcare
CEOWorld Magazine released its latest list of "World's Most Influential CEOs and Business Executives," and three orthopedic devicemaker leaders are on it. -
'Value-based care is in limbo right now': What we heard in February
Spine and orthopedic experts in February shared insights on topics from value-based care to consolidation. -
What role should private equity play in orthopedics?
Private equity has remained a hot topic in and outside of healthcare, but what role should it play in orthopedics? -
OrthoSC partners with joint care mobile app
Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based OrthoSC has partnered with the Hurt! mobile application to provide patients with one-on-one emergency care and consultations. -
Central Vermont Medical Center adds Mako robot
Berlin-based Central Vermont Medical Center has added a Stryker Mako robot for total joint replacements, according to a Feb. 29 report CBS affiliate WCAX. -
FDA issues total ankle replacement system failure advisory
The FDA has issued an alert on higher-than-expected device failure rates with the Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement system, manufactured by DT MedTech.
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