Today's Top 20 Stories
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Artificial disc replacement to crack $1B by 2030
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. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Indiana Pacers player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers. -
1.7% CMS pay cut 'hardly classifies as a solution': AAOS
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.
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Jury to hear orthopedic surgeon's case against Penn State football coach
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. -
Scorpions lead singer undergoes complex spine surgery
Klaus Meine, frontman for the band the Scorpions, has undergone complex spine surgery, according to a March 8 report from LoudWire. -
Recovery from Change Healthcare attack to extend to mid-March
Change Healthcare is slated to have its key system functionalities restored by mid-March after a February cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group said March 7. -
Orthopedist lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know
Half of orthopedic surgeons would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8.
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How Dr. Lauren Matteini empowers women in spine, orthopedics and beyond
Building a community of women in medicine has been a priority for Lauren Matteini, MD, of Elgin, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics. -
Xtant Medical boosts credit facility with MidCap Financial
Xtant Medical had its credit facility with MidCap Financial raised from $8 million to $17 million, according to a March 7 news release. -
3 spine, orthopedic medtech warnings, recalls in 2024
Becker's reported on three product recalls from spine and orthopedic medtech companies so far in 2024. -
North Carolina orthopedic practice adds interventional spine physician
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, N.C., added interventional spine physician Lauren Mogk, DO.
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Medtronic launches data collection tool for spine
Medtronic launched the UNiD ePro service in the U.S., the company said March 6. -
Cervical disc replacement in hospitals vs. ASCs: Which is better?
Cervical disc replacements can be performed in ASCs or hospitals. However there are different considerations to know when deciding the best setting for the procedure. -
IU Health, Indiana Joint Replacement Institute strike partnership
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has struck a new partnership with the Terre Haute-based Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, according to a March 7 report from The Journal Gazette. -
The future is bright for outpatient spine. Here's why.
Higher-acuity cases are moving into the outpatient setting, and spine is no exception. -
OrthoPediatrics' revenue grows 22%
OrthoPediatrics has announced a revenue of $148.7 million in 2023, up 22% from the year prior. -
Medtronic Neurosurgery recalls 45K drainage systems following 26 injuries
Medtronic Neurosurgery has issued a Class I recall affecting 45,176 Duet external drainage and monitoring system catheter tubing following 26 reported injuries. -
Cedars-Sinai adds 2 California orthopedic practices
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai added two orthopedic providers in California to its network. -
West Virginia county adds orthopedic care
Webster Springs, W.Va.-based Webster Memorial Hospital is opening the Orthopedic Outreach Clinic at the Cowen Clinic in March, according to a March 7 report from My Buckhannon. -
What's going on in sports medicine?
Here are six recent sports medicine updates orthopedic leaders should know:
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