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  1. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio earns $954,700, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  2. Florida orthopedic practice adds Dr. David Johnson

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Fort Walton Beach, Fla.-based Orthopaedic Associates added David Johnson, MD, to its staff.

  3. 10 spine surgeon moves in September

    Carly Behm -
    Here are 10 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in September:

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  1. Spine surgeons honored in Q3: 9 notes

    Carly Behm -
    The Scoliosis Research Society and North American Spine Society honored multiple spine surgeons in the third quarter of 2024.

  2. Common cervical disc replacement complications: 5 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Migration was among the top reasons cervical disc replacements needed revisions, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of Spine.

  3. Pennsylvania man receives $23M+ verdict in spine case

    Carly Behm -
    A man who suffered temporary paralysis after having spine surgery received a $23.87 million verdict, Fox 43 reported Sept. 27.

  4. Shore Physicians Group adds orthopedic surgeon

    Claire Wallace -
    Somers Point, N.J.-based Shore Physicians Group has added orthopedic surgeon John Avallone, DO, to its division of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, according to a Sept. 27 report from Downbeach.com.

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  1. Rothman Orthopaedics' newest surgeon: 7 things to know

    Claire Wallace -
    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added a new specialist, David Kugelman, MD, to its team, according to a Sept. 26 LinkedIn post. 

  2. New York orthopedic practice promotes COO

    Carly Behm -
    Albany, N.Y.-based Bone & Joint Center promoted director of operations Tracy Lis to chief operating officer.

  3. Spinal deformity cases reach cost-effectiveness by 5 years: 5 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Cost-effectiveness was reached in adult spinal deformity patients in most patients by five years after surgery, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of Spine.

  4. Spine surgeons weigh Medicare exit amid pay cuts

    Carly Behm -
    Declining CMS rates have been a concern among physicians across the board, and spine surgeons are thinking about implications for the future of patient care as well as strategies to stay afloat. 

  1. Corewell Health to open $85M orthopedic center

    Claire Wallace -
    Grand Rapids Township, Mich.-based Corewell Health is opening a new $85 million orthopedic center in October, according to a Sept. 26 report from M Live.

  2. 9 health systems performing awake spinal surgery

    Claire Wallace -
    Awake spinal surgery is a less-invasive way for physicians to operate on patients, using local and regional anesthesia, and typically offering a safer and faster recovery. 

  3. Less than half of millennial orthopedic surgeons happy with compensation

    Claire Wallace -
    Millennial orthopedic surgeons — defined as those under age 40 — are some of the unhappiest specialists with their compensation rates, according to a new Medscape report. 

  4. 4 spine, orthopedic legal cases resolved

    Carly Behm -
    Becker's has reported on four legal settlements involving orthopedic companies and surgeons since Aug. 28.

  5. Spine, orthopedic medtech acquisitions in Q3: 5 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Five large orthopedic medtech acquisitions were announced or completed in the third quarter of 2024.

  6. OHSU's 1sts: 2 things to know

    Claire Wallace -
    In the last year, Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University successfully completed two first-of-their-kind procedures for patients in the U.S. 

  7. 3 Columbia Orthopedic Group surgeons to join SSM Health

    Claire Wallace -
    SSM Health has moved its Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center to the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital campus in Richmond Heights, Mo. In addition, the clinic has added three orthopedists from Columbia (Mo.) Orthopedic Group, according to a Sept. 25 report from CBS news affiliate KRCG.

  8. Centinel Spine surpasses 7,500 US disc replacements: 5 notes

    Carly Behm -
    More than 7,500 cases have been completed with Centinel Spine's Prodisc C Vivo and Prodisc C SK implants in the U.S. since 2022, according to a Sept. 26 news release. 

  9. NASS shares guidelines for spinal fracture care: 4 notes

    Carly Behm -
    The North American Spine Society released four documents with guidelines for diagnosing and treating adult vertebral fractures.

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