Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has opened a new facility in Kingwood, Texas, CI Community Impact reported. 

OrthoPediatrics has signed an agreement with 3D-Side, a Belgian software developer that manufactures patient specific 3D cutting guides. 

From risk-sharing payment models to increased scrutiny placed on hospital surgeons and expanded data collection and integration, six surgeons predict how the specialty will change as healthcare shifts from a fee-for-service model toward value-based care.

A Kansas neurosurgeon recently marked his 100th robotic-assisted procedure in 18 months. 

Centinel Spine earned FDA approval for three more Prodisc total disc replacement devices.

Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare's PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.

Surgeons at Beebe Healthcare's new Specialty Surgical Hospital performed surgery on its first patient, the Cape Gazette reported July 12. 

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Alaska is the most expensive state to undergo spinal fusion surgery and Iowa is the least expensive, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator, which outlines the average cash price for every procedure, test and drug in the U.S. healthcare system. 

Zachary Plummer, MD, joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine on July 5.

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Scientists in the U.K. have found that a new drug being tested for cancer therapy may also be able to reduce damage in patients with spinal cord injuries.

Mayfield Brain and Spine Center plans to build a new facility with an ASC in Springboro, Ohio, according to a July 12 Journal-News report. 

Six-month data for Nexxt Spine's Matrixx 3D-printed titanium interbody implant showed strong results compared to poly-ether-ether-ketone devices.

Aurora Spine received FDA clearance for its Zip minimally invasive spine implants.

Biohaven has begun enrolling patients for a phase 3 trial of recombinant protein taldefgrobep alfa on individuals with spinal muscular atrophy. 

Privately held medical technology company Accelus has received a $12 million series D investment from Concord Innovation Fund II to accelerate its work on minimally invasive spinal surgery research. 

An increasing number of independent orthopedic practices are seeking strategic partnerships with private equity firms and management services organizations as a way to steady the ship in the midst of a challenging economic environment. 

Adaptix, a medical imaging company in the U.K., submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA so it can market its Point-of-Care 3D orthopedic system in the U.S.

Spiderwort, a startup developing cellulose-based tissue scaffolding to treat acute spinal cord injuries, has secured $13.2 million through a series A financing round, the company said July 12.