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Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani
Neal ElAttrache, MD, operated on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani's shoulder on Nov. 5, the team said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. -
Orthopedic surgeon wins third Senate term
John Barrasso, MD, a Republican senator in Wyoming, won his third term, the Associated Press declared Nov. 5. -
Globus Medical sees $51.8M net income in Q3
Globus Medical saw increased sales in the third quarter of 2024, according to financial results posted Nov. 5.
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The secret shopper strategy that transformed Apex Spine & Neurosurgery's staff culture
When faced with patient satisfaction challenges, Cathy Jones, CEO of Atlanta-based Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, took an innovative approach to transform staff culture from within. -
7 female surgeons providing care for major sports teams
While female surgeons are underrepresented in orthopedic and spine care overall, they are also underrepresented in the world of professional athletics. -
Dr. Ravi Chari named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management
Ravi Chari, MD, was named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, according to a Nov. 5 news release. -
The most cost-effective approach to cervical myelopathy: Study
Laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion are both options to address cervical myelopathy, but their cost-effectiveness varies, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of Spine.
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The 50 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery, 3 years running
Fifty hospitals have been named in the top 10% of orthopedic surgery hospitals nationwide three years in a row, per Healthgrades. -
Valley Health System opens spine center
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has opened a spine center. -
Vikings star undergoes surgery at Twin Cities Orthopedics
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw underwent a successful surgery at Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics on Nov. 4, according to a Sports Illustrated report. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Cleveland Guardians player
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on David Fry, player for the Cleveland Guardians, on Oct. 30 in Dallas, according to a Nov. 4 report by espn.com.
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Resurgens Orthopaedics adds 2 surgeons
Atllanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Nov. 5 news release shared with Becker's. -
Ozempic relieves knee pain: Study
Ozempic has been lauded for its ability to treat a number of chronic conditions on top of obesity, including orthopedic pain. -
Dr. Brian Cole performs surgery on Atlanta Braves pitcher
Brain Cole, MD, performed knee surgery on Joe Jiménez, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, on Oct. 29 in Chicago. -
Zimmer Biomet's anticipated growth periods
The next two years are expected to be an important time for Zimmer Biomet's growth, CEO Ivan Tornos said in an Oct. 30 quarterly earnings call. -
SI-Bone earns new payment status for iFuse Bedrock Granite
SI-Bone received CMS' Transitional Pass-Through payment status for the iFuse Bedrock Granite system, the company said Nov. 5. -
Dr. Anil Thomas performs Georgia's first AI-assisted surgery
Anil Thomas, MD, of Alpharetta, Ga.-based Peachtree Orthopedics, completed the state's first artificial intelligence-assisted surgery. -
16 orthopedic surgeons on the move in October
Here are 16 orthopedic surgeons who joined new hospitals and health systems in October, as reported by Becker's: -
Louisiana hospital adds spine robot
North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La., added Globus Medical's Excelsius3D imaging and ExcelsiusGPS robot. -
DOCS Health adds new endoscopic spine tools
Los Angeles-based DOCS Health expanded its minimally invasive spine program and added Arthrex's endoscopic system, according to a Nov. 4 news release.
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