Today's Top 20 Stories
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ZimVie spine business sells, rebrands as Highridge Medical
ZimVie has closed on the sale of its spine business to global investment firm H.I.G. Capital. The spine business will now operate as Highridge Medical, based in Westminster, Colo. -
10 unhealthiest cities
The unhealthiest place to live in the U.S. is Brownsville, Texas, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
10 healthiest cities
The healthiest place to live in the U.S. is San Francisco, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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What worries 2 surgeons most about orthopedic, spine surgery
Providing the best care for patients and the increasing demands being placed on physicians are some of the top worries for surgeons today. -
Where orthopedics needs more innovation
Image interpretation within the orthopedic surgery field could use more innovation, according to David Kieras, MD. -
AI is 'already upon us,' says 1 orthopedic surgeon
The healthcare sector has seen the rise and continued advancement of AI across the industry, including the orthopedic field. -
ChatGPT 10 times faster at notetaking than orthopedic surgeons: Study
ChatGPT could write orthopedic discharge notes faster than humans in six simulated cases, according to a March 21 study in ActaOrthopaedica.
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'Private equity has the potential to be very beneficial': What we heard in March
Spine and orthopedic experts in March shared insights with Becker's on topics from noncompetes to private equity. Here's what they had to say: -
The danger of declining orthopedic reimbursements
Two orthopedic leaders joined Becker's to discuss declining orthopedic reimbursements and how it's affecting physicians. -
10 orthopedic device companies to watch in 2024
Here are 10 orthopedic device companies that surgeons should watch in 2024: -
Remembering 3 spine, orthopedic leaders who died in Q1
The spine and orthopedic community is remembering three leaders in the field who died in the first quarter of 2024.
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Physician employment to grow 3% by 2032: What neurosurgeons should know
Although many physician specialties are expected to see shortages, employment is still projected to see some increases, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
Neurosurgery to be short 1,200 physicians by 2025
A physician shortage is looming, and neurosurgery is expected to see a dip in physicians as soon as 2025, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
5 spine surgeon moves in March
Becker's reported on five spine surgeons joining new practices in March. -
The most difficult part of being an orthopedic surgeon
Being an orthopedic surgeon is no easy task. -
Carilion Clinic launches orthopedic surgery residency program
Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic has launched an orthopedic surgery residency program. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache performs shoulder operation on Cincinnati Reds player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Matt McLain, an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds. -
Orthopedic surgeons saw $1.36B in industry payments from 2013-2022: Study
Orthopedic physicians saw the highest sum of industry payments from medical device companies compared to others over nine years, according to a March 28 study in JAMA. -
Why sports medicine requires a team approach
Sports medicine surgeon Thomas Graham, MD, has treated numerous professional athletes and approaches their care through a three-pronged lens. -
Criteria for microdiscectomy coverage inconsistent, restrictive, study finds
Insurance criteria for microdiscectomy sometimes varies from the North American Spine Society's qualifications for medical necessity, according to a study in the International Journal Spine Surgery.
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