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  1. Globus Medical director sells 1,000 shares of stock

    Globus Medical director Leslie Norwalk sold 1,000 shares of the company's Class A common stock, according to a July 11 SEC filing. 
  2. Orthofix names human resources officer

    Stephanie Walsh was named Orthofix's new chief human resources officer, the devicemaker said July 16.
  3. Top 50 orthopedic hospitals 2024-25: US News

    U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Orthopedics" 2024-25 list on July 16, with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery ranking No. 1 for the 15th consecutive year.

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  1. The US' top 50 adult reconstruction fellowship programs

    The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons has named the top 50 adult reconstruction fellowship programs in the U.S. for 2024. 
  2. Dr. Christina Cervieri joins Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons

    Moscow, Idaho-based Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons has added Christina Cervieri, MD, to its care team.
  3. Ascension St. Vincent's hospital performs region's first procedure with TOPS system

    Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., is the first in the region to add the TOPS system for spine surgeries.
  4. Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds Globus spine robot

    The Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Beverly Hills (Calif.) has added a Globus spine robot. 

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  1. Nationwide Children's opens $179M orthopedic center

    Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children's Hospital has opened a $179 million orthopedic facility, according to a July 15 report from Columbus Business First. 
  2. The recent orthopedic deals changing the field

    Orthopedic groups were among specialties with the most merger and acquisition deals in 2023, according to a VMG Health report, and that activity has continued into 2024.
  3. Mayo Clinic opens sports medicine center

    Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Eau Claire, Wis.-based Mayo Clinic Health System Diagnostic Imaging & Sports Medicine Center, according to a July 11 report from NBC affiliate WEAU.
  4. The state of orthobiologics in 3 insights

    Regenerative medicine in spine and orthopedic surgery is growing, but its exact place in the specialties hasn't been fully cemented yet.
  1. Spine surgeon settles with DOJ over kickback allegations

    Kingsley Chin, MD, reached a civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that he violated the False Claims Act, he said in a July 12 news release.
  2. The debt philosophy for 2 large orthopedic groups

    Orthopedic practices have options on how much debt to take on as they grow. What is the strategy for some of the largest orthopedic groups in the country?
  3. Orthopedic surgeon average pay hits $723,421, a 5.5% jump

    Median orthopedic surgeon pay jumped 5.5% in the last year, according to an AMGA report.
  4. Medtronic's 2024 in 10 headlines

    Here are 10 updates on devicemaker Medtronic in the first half of 2024, as reported by Becker's:
  5. Zimmer Biomet affirmed with 'stable outlook' from Fitch

    Fitch Ratings affirmed Zimmer Biomet's long-term issuer default rating, senior unsecured bank facility and senior unsecured notes at "BBB", signaling a stable outlook for the company.
  6. Why some spine surgeons aren't sold on robot 'hype'

    The excitement and hype around spinal robotics continues to grow as more device companies launch new robotic devices and more surgeons become familiar with the technology. 
  7. Where Rothman Orthopedics stands halfway through 2024

    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedic Institute spent the first half of 2024 overcoming financial headwinds and expanding its footprint, said Rothman President Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD.
  8. How hospital-employed spine surgeons are thinking about private equity, AI

    Private equity in spine and orthopedics has grown in the private practice space, but hospital employed surgeons are also thinking about the larger implications in the field.
  9. Are spine, orthopedic surgeons exiting hospitals for private practice?

    Ten years ago, 70% of orthopedic surgeons were in private practice and 30% were employed; now, the inverse is true. That's a concern, but there is hope.

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