The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons Political Action Committee uses collected funds to lobby for the interests of orthopedic surgeons and practices through supporting candidates, ballot measures and other political interests. 

Theragen's ActaStim-S spine fusion bone growth stimulator system received a U.S. patent.

Terri Hicks was named CEO of The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at the NeuroMedical Center in Baton Rouge, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report said Aug. 18.

Charles Seal, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted spine surgery with Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS.

WellSpan is expanding its minimally invasive spine surgery program to two new locations, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Lancaster (Penn.) and Parkway Surgery Center in Hagerstown (Md.). 

Union Health Orthopedics is expanding joint replacement services in the Wabash Valley, thanks to a new partnership with the Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, according to an Aug. 17 report from ABC affiliate WTWO. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is collaborating with Transcarent, an insurance company for employees of self-insured employers.

Zavation Medical Products' Varisync system received FDA 510(k) clearance.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed flexor tendon surgery on star left-handed Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the MLB said Aug. 17.

CMS' proposed rule for 2023 has been met with criticism from orthopedic surgeons, especially with its plans to decrease the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Aligned Orthopedic Partners inked its third partnership of 2022 with Virginia Beach, Va.-based Jordan-Young Institute, the management services organization said Aug. 18.

Miguel Pelton, MD, joined Warrenton, Va.-based Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center.

From robots to pelvic technology, orthopedic devices have seen major breakthroughs in 2022. 

An investigation by the CDC and the FDA published in The Lancet reveals new details about a tuberculosis outbreak stemming from spinal allografts.

From hiring the right staff in a challenging labor market to the advantages of technology and the importance of getting to know one's patients, seven spine surgeons from independent practices and health systems across the country discuss how they aim to improve the patient experience at their practices.

VySpine's VyPlate anterior cervical plate system received FDA 510(k) clearance, the devicemaker said Aug. 16.

Accelus reaches a milestone with a new implant and three more updates from spine devicemakers since Aug. 10:

Parkview Health System is opening an $85 million, 58,000-square-foot orthopedic center in Pueblo West, Colo., that can perform between 4,000 and 5,000 orthopedic surgeries every year, according to an Aug. 17 report from The Pueblo Chieftain. 

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, a private equity-backed management services organization, has acquired Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists of Mississippi, its fifth practice in the state and ninth in total.

Some orthopedic companies have recovered from the pandemic faster than others, as second quarter data shows.