Today's Top 20 Stories
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Apple Vision Pro used in its 1st UK spinal operation
Surgeons at London-based Cromwell Hospital became the first in the country to use tech company Apple's Vision Pro headset during a spinal operation. -
What will the orthopedic industry look like in 50 years?
The orthopedic industry is ripe for change. -
LMH Health adds spine surgeon
LMH Health in Lawrence, Kan., added spine surgeon Hemil Maniar, MD, the health system said.
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Remission Medical partners with OrthoVirginia
Telehealth company Remission Medical North partnered with Chesterfield-based OrthoVirginia, Richmond BizSense reported March 12. -
Washington payer adds coverage for lumbar disc implant
The largest commercial payer in Washington implemented coverage for Centinel Spine's Prodisc L implant, the devicemaker said March 12. -
Mistrial declared in Dr. Scott Lynch's case against Penn State
A mistrial was declared during opening arguments for an orthopedic surgeon's lawsuit against Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Penn State, CBS News reported March 11. -
L&K Spine's revolutionary achievement: 1,200 level implantation of PathLoc-TM, PLIF/TLIF Expandable Cage
L&K Spine Inc. proudly announces a groundbreaking milestone in the field of spine surgery: the 1,200th successful implantation of PathLoc-TM, PLIF/TLIF Expandable Cage in US as of January 2024. This achievement marks a significant advancement in spine surgery and underscores our commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative products.
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Hospital for Special Surgery Florida accepts $2M gift, adds 2 surgeons
West Palm Beach-based Hospital for Special Surgery Florida received a $2 million contribution from HSS Trustee, Marina Kellen French, and her daughter Annabelle Garrett of Wellington, according to a news release shared with South Florida Hospital News. -
UPMC opens spine clinic in central Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh-based UPMC opened a UPMC Spine Care clinic in Lewisburg, Pa. -
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic CEO on how its new ASC will 'check all the boxes'
In November, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic broke ground on a new ASC, the 17,000-square-foot Spine and Joint Replacement Surgical Center of Excellence. -
What's new with total joint replacements?
Here are eight updates regarding total joint replacements that orthopedic leaders should know:
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5 things to know about Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S. -
7 spine, orthopedic studies to know
Here are seven key spine and orthopedic studies Becker's reported on so far in 2024: -
Artificial disc replacement to crack $1B by 2030
The artificial disc replacement market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% between 2023 and 2030, according to Vantage Market Research. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Indiana Pacers player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers. -
1.7% CMS pay cut 'hardly classifies as a solution': AAOS
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons urged Congress to implement a permanent fix to Medicare's physician fee cut, according to a March 9 statement. -
Jury to hear orthopedic surgeon's case against Penn State football coach
A jury is slated to hear allegations that Penn State removed its team physician, Scott Lynch, MD, nearly five years after the orthopedic surgeon sued the State College, Pa.-based university, ESPN reported March 11. -
Scorpions lead singer undergoes complex spine surgery
Klaus Meine, frontman for the band the Scorpions, has undergone complex spine surgery, according to a March 8 report from LoudWire. -
Recovery from Change Healthcare attack to extend to mid-March
Change Healthcare is slated to have its key system functionalities restored by mid-March after a February cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group said March 7. -
Orthopedist lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know
Half of orthopedic surgeons would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8.
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