Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. OrthoCarolina acquires Matthews Surgery Center from Novant Health

    Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has acquired Matthews Surgery Center, also in Charlotte, from Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health. 
  2. Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics adds new Summit Orthopedics location

    The Bethesda, Md.-based Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is opening a new Summit Orthopedics location in Washington, D.C. 
  3. OrthoVirginia outpatient facility performs 1st hip replacement

    Ryan Robertson, MD, has performed the first hip replacement at OrthoVirginia's new Westchester Operatory in Midlothian, Va., according to an Oct. 22 post on LinkedIn. 

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  1. NOPAIN coming January 2025: 10 things for orthopedic surgeons to know

    In December 2022, the "Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation," or "NOPAIN," Act was signed into law. 
  2. Orthopedic pain management company adds to clinical, scientific advisory boards

    Allay Therapeutics appointed new additions to its clinical and scientific advisory boards, according to an Oct. 24 news release. 
  3. Dr. Gabriel Dassa adds practice location

    Orthopedic surgeon Gabriel Dassa, DO, opened a new practice location in New York, according to an Oct. 24 news release.
  4. Intrinsic Therapeutics gets CPT code for bone anchored annular closure

    Intrinsic Therapeutics earned a Category 1 CPT code from the American Medical Association for bone anchored annular closure, according to an Oct. 24 news release.
  1. How spine surgeons overcome steep learning curves

    Spine surgeons are always learning throughout their careers, and adding new surgical techniques can take time to master.
  2. The 176 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2025, per Healthgrades

    Healthgrades has released its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for 2024, naming the 100 best hospitals in the nation and the top hospitals across 16 different medical specialties. 
  3. 'It's only a matter of time' for endoscopic spine growth

    Endoscopic spine surgery has a significant learning curve to overcome, but it's not out of reach for spine surgeons at any stage of their careers, Dean Perfetti, MD, told Becker's.
  4. What 54 spine leaders are focusing on right now

    As quarter four is underway, spine leaders are doubling down on key priorities to finish the year strong and pave the way for success in 2025.
  1. What orthopedic surgeons have to say about 2 major insurers in 2024

    Physician specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, often have tumultuous relationships with payers, seeking less prior authorization requirements and higher reimbursement rates.
  2. UR Medicine Orthopaedics secures $25M donation

    The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center's UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center has earned a $25 million donation from the Saunders Foundation, led by entrepreneur and philanthropist Philip Saunders.
  3. 5 medtech notes: Centinel Spine, 4Web Medical and more

    Here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Oct. 16.
  4. Florida hospital adds third orthopedic robot

    Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center added its third orthopedic robot — a Cori system for total joint replacements, the hospital said Oct. 14.
  5. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute adds 7 physicians

    The Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is expanding its workforce, adding seven new physicians in 2024, according to an Oct. 23 press release sent to Becker's. 
  6. WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute adds restorative therapy for back pain

    The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in Morgantown, W.Va., added restorative neurostimulation therapy for low back pain, according to an Oct. 22 news release.
  7. Lazurite adds Dr. Jacob Calcei as medical advisor

    Jacob Calcei, MD, was named as medical advisor for Lazurite, the orthopedic company said Oct. 23.
  8. Top hospitals for spine surgery 2025: Healthgrades

    Healthgrades shared its lists for excellence in specialty care Oct. 22.
  9. University of Washington employs 'novel' robotic spine surgery

    Orthopedic surgeon Richard Bransford, MD, has begun utilizing robotics for minimally invasive spine surgeries at the University of Washington Medicine in Seattle. 

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