Today's Top 20 Stories
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Neuroscience pioneer Dr. Mary Bunge dies at 92
Mary Bunge, PhD, a pioneer in studying spinal cord injuries and restoring movement to millions of paralyzed patients, has died at the age of 92, according to a March 4 report from The New York Times. -
Is spine tech advancing too fast?
Spine surgery innovation accelerated in the years leading up to the pandemic, before slowing as elective procedures halted. Now, companies are launching new products, implants and systems again, with the promise of better outcomes. -
Dr. James Voos named NFL Physicians Society president
James Voos, MD, head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and the Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals in Cleveland, has been elected president of the NFL Physicians Society, according to a March 5 report from NBC affiliate WKYC.
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OrthoIndy, Franciscan Health to open orthopedic clinic, ASC
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health are planning an orthopedic clinic and ASC near West Lafayette, Ind., Building Indiana reported March 5. -
Alphatec CFO sells 121K shares of stock
Alphatec CFO John Koning sold 121,601 shares of company stock on March 1, according to SEC documents. -
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.
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Bone Biologics launches $2M public offering
Bone Biologics, a company focused on spine fusion products, recently announced a $2 million public offering. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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.
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