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  1. Here's how the spine industry can become more diverse

    Spine and orthopedic surgery remain as specialties that are majority white and male. 
  2. Spinal fusions in hospitals vs. ASCs: Which is better?

    Spinal fusions can be performed in ASCs or hospitals but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure.
  3. Dr. Ronald Navarro appointed to American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons board

    Ronald Navarro, MD, was appointed to the American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons board of directors.

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  1. The value of endoscopy to a spine surgeon

    Endoscopic spine surgery is a critical skill for every spine surgeon to have in their armamentarium or at least be familiar with. I was exposed to endoscopic spine surgery by chance in 2018 when I was a spine fellow interviewing for staff positions around the country. At one of my job interviews, an interviewer suggested that I should learn endoscopic spine surgery. I had no idea what he was talking about. When I got to my hotel room that evening, I looked up a video of endoscopic spine surgery on YouTube, and watched Dr. Albert Telfeian perform a lumbar microdiscectomy via a transforaminal approach. I was immediately sold!
  2. The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics' 4-year recap: 5 moves

    From acquisitions to technology updates, here are five notable moves from Bethesda, Md.-based The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics since 2020:
  3. OrthoVirginia's 5-year recap: 13 moves

    Here are 13 notable updates from Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia since 2019:
  4. Florida's orthopedic boom

    If you'd like to read "MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data," click here.  Florida has been a hotspot for orthopedics in recent years, and the momentum isn't stopping anytime soon. The state benefits from its growing aging population and its tax-friendly stance, and multiple orthopedic groups are wanting a slice of the pie.

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  1. 5 things to know about EmergeOrtho

    Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the state and the U.S.
  2. 3 trends one orthopedic CEO is watching in 2024

    From ongoing financial challenges to reimbursement pressures, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic CEO Michael Boblitz told Becker's three major trends he is keeping an eye on in 2024: 
  3. DISC Sports and Spine Center expands hip program

    Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports and Spine Center is expanding its hip program in Los Angeles through the addition of orthopedic surgeon and hip specialist Brett Shore, MD. 
  4. 10 weight loss drug updates

    Prescription weight loss medications, including Ozempic, stand to impact every facet of healthcare, including orthopedics. 
  1. Dr. Benjamin Burch adds endoscopic spine surgery at Mississippi ASC

    Benjamin Burch, MD, became the first surgeon in Mississippi to perform an endoscopic spine procedure, according to an announcement in The Oxford Eagle. 
  2. Ohio hospital adds 2 orthopedic surgeons

    The Bellevue (Ohio) Hospital added two orthopedic surgeons — Dylan Matthews, DO, and Selvon St. Clair, MD, PhD, The Beacon reported March 12.
  3. 5 medtech notes: Stryker, Xtant Medical and more

    Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since March 6.
  4. Dr. Neal ElAttrache: Tommy John concept 'hasn't changed' much over last 50 years

    In September 1974, Frank Jobe, MD, performed the first Tommy John surgery, which is now one of the most common procedures among baseball players. And in 2024, one of Dr. Jobe's students, Neal ElAttrache, MD, is looking ahead to the procedure's next evolutions.
  5. Market forces will dictate the move to ASCs, says orthopedic CEO

    Orthopedic and spine practices are up against several payer challenges in 2024, from CMS pay cuts to the decision to keep or sever ties with Medicare patients. 
  6. Rebound Orthopedics admits to data breach following weekslong outage

    On March 7, Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery filed a notice of a data breach with the attorney general of Montana, according to a March 12 report from law firm Console & Associates published on JDSupra. 
  7. 2 spine surgeons join WVU orthopedic center

    Two spine surgeons, Pedro Aguilar, MD, and Eric Chamberlin, MD, have joined WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital's Orthopedics & Spine Center, according to a March 12 report from The Daily Courier. 
  8. Adena Health gets advanced hip, knee certification renewed

    Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health had its advanced total hip and knee replacement certification renewed by The Joint Commission.
  9. Northern Light Orthopedics' female surgeons urge women to join field

    Female orthopedic surgeons at Northern Light Orthopedics in Bangor, Maine, are encouraging women to join the field, CBS affiliate WABI reported March 11.

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