Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Kansas system to add Dr. Firas Kawtharani

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Meade, Kan.-based Artesian Valley Health System is adding orthopedic surgeon Firas Kawtharani, MD, according to a Sept. 3 report by KSCB.

  2. Arthrex launches education tool for orthopedic patients

    Carly Behm -
    Arthrex launched OrthoPedia Patient, an educational resource for spine and orthopedic patients, according to a Sept. 4 news release. 

  3. Medtronic, Aclarion and more: 4 medtech notes

    Carly Behm -
    From product debuts to FDA nods, here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Aug. 28.

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  1. Texas Spine Consultants adds surgeon

    Carly Behm -
    Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants added Haariss Ilyas, MD, according to a Sept. 3 LinkedIn post.

  2. Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center adds sports medicine specialist

    Claire Wallace -
    Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has added sports medicine specialist Nathan Jacobson, MD. 

  3. 6 spine devices, tech earning FDA nods

    Carly Behm -
    From navigation platforms to implants, here is the spine technology earning FDA clearances since July 8.

  4. Why 1 orthopedic surgeon thrives on a solo, cash basis model

    Carly Behm -
    David Bailie, MD, runs a practice built on his own reputation with no ancillary revenue streams, and limited insurance contracts. He's been doing this for a decade and is thriving.

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  1. Rothman must pay its share of NFL player's verdict, court rules

    Carly Behm -
    Rothman Orthopaedic Institute will have to pay its share of former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos' $43.5 million verdict, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sept. 3.

  2. Dr. Terrence Crowder performs world's 1st surgery using Innosys implant

    Claire Wallace -
    Terrence Crowder, MD, a surgeon in Mesa, Ariz., has performed the inaugural surgery using Innosys' UniSpace 3D printed Ti standalone device, according to an Aug. 27 LinkedIn post.

  3. ​EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region adds orthopedic surgeon

    Carly Behm -
    EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added orthopedic surgeon Kyle Nappo, MD, the practice said Sept. 3.

  4. IU Health Physicians adds orthopedic trauma surgeon

    Carly Behm -
    Dillon O'Neill, MD, joined Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Physicians.

  1. The Orthopedic Clinic opens new facility

    Carly Behm -
    The Orthopedic Clinic based in Daytona Beach, Fla., opened a new facility in the city, according to a Sept. 2 news release.

  2. Minnesota patient wins billing dispute with ASC following knee replacement

    Claire Wallace -
    Stu Erck, of Monticello, Minn.,has been refunded for his knee replacement procedure after filing a grievance with UnitedHealthcare for overbilling, according to an Aug. 30 report from The Minnesota Star Tribune.

  3. Maxx Orthopedics gets FDA nod for knee revision system

    Claire Wallace -
    Maxx Orthopedics has earned FDA clearance for its Freedom Titan PCK revision knee system and entered into a strategic partnership with Unik Orthopedics. 

  4. Modern Foot & Ankle acquires Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center

    Claire Wallace -
    Lutz, Fla.-based Modern Foot & Ankle has acquired Sarasota-based Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center.

  5. Dr. Kenneth Akizuki to operate on Chicago White Sox pitcher

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Kenneth Akizuki, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe on Sept. 7.

  6. OrthoVirginia taps 2 new specialists

    Claire Wallace -
    Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia has added spine surgeon Cameron Murphy, MD, and hip and knee replacement specialist Corey Resnick, MD. 

  7. Auburn athletics taps new head orthopedic surgeon

    Claire Wallace -
    Benton Emblom, MD, has been named as the head orthopedic surgeon for Auburn (Ala.) University athletics. 

  8. OrthoVirginia to close, relocate 2 care sites

    Claire Wallace -
    Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia is closing locations in Midlothian and Richmond, Va., and relocating to a new facility in Westchester, Va., according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post. 

  9. Patient receives $1.25M in spinal cord stimulator case

    Carly Behm -
    A 61-year-old man who suffered complications after having a spinal cord stimulator implanted will get $1.25 million in a settlement, New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 30.

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