Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. The best opportunity for spine surgeon growth

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgeon Arthur Jenkins, III, MD, has been in private practice since 2017 after being employed for more than a decade, and he still finds new opportunities to sharpen his skills. 

  2. How 2 leading spine programs stay ahead

    Carly Behm -
    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai are considered leaders in spine surgery on the East and West Coasts.

  3. 12 spine surgeon moves in August

    Carly Behm -
    Here are 12 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in August.

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  1. 'A step backwards': UnitedHealthcare prior authorization requirements for PT face scrutiny

    Claire Wallace -
    Effective Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin requiring prior authorization for physical therapy services performed in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings. 

  2. Medacta, Think Surgical launch knee replacement partnership

    Claire Wallace -
    The Medacta Group has partnered with orthopedic robot manufacturer Think Surgical to provide its robotic, wireless hand-held TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee replacement surgery supporting both GMK Sphere and GMK SpheriKA, a knee implant designed specifically for kinematic alignment.

  3. Florida State University, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic hire joint orthopedic research assistant

    Claire Wallace -
    Florida State University’s Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic have hired a joint assistant director of orthopedics and sports medicine research as part of a new FSU Health initiative.

  4. Dr. Anthony Sorkin joins Indiana Orthopedic Institute

    Claire Wallace -
    Anthony Sorkin, MD, a board certified orthopedic trauma surgeon, has joined Indianapolis-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute, according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post from the organization.

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  1. Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates taps CEO

    Claire Wallace -
    Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates has added Troy Bouzakis as its next CEO, according to an Aug. 29 report from the Charlotte Business Journal.

  2. Goodman Campbell adds spine specialist

    Claire Wallace -
    Terre Haute, Ind.-based Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine has added spine specialist Paul Page, MD. 

  3. Meet the physicians who provide care for the 10 most valuable NFL teams

    Claire Wallace -
    The Dallas Cowboys have been named America's most valuable sports league for the 18th year in a row, with a net worth of $10.1 billion, according to an Aug. 29 report from Forbes.

  4. Medtronic to open Boston-based robotic facility

    Claire Wallace -
    Medical devicemaker Medtronic is opening a new hub in Boston, one of the world’s largest hubs for biotechnology in the world, according to an Aug. 28 report from The Boston Globe.

  1. 'On the Shoulders of Giants': Documentary explores NYU Langone's orthopedic legacy

    Carly Behm -
    "On the Shoulders of Giants," a documentary that chronicles the history of NYU Langone orthopedics, wasn't originally supposed to be an hour-long feature.

  2. Ochsner orthopedic center breaks ground on expansion

    Claire Wallace -
    Ochsner Lafayette (La.) General Medical Center has broken ground on an expansion that will convert Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center into an orthopedic and sports medicine facility, according to an Aug. 29 report from The Acadiana Advocate.

  3. Baptist Health Orthopedic Care adds Dr. Alexandr Aylyarov

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health has added Alexandr Aylyarov, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons.

  4. 5 numbers making spine surgeons nervous

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Here are five numbers worrying spine surgeons right now: 

  5. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Hospital celebrates 1st year

    Carly Behm -
    The Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Hospital is celebrating its first year since opening its doors on Aug. 29, 2023.

  6. Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic adds spine 2 surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic Clinic is growing with two new spine surgeons.

  7. Palm Beach Orthopaedic taps joint specialist

    Claire Wallace -
    Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute has added joint replacement specialist Jonathan Shaw, MD.

  8. Dr. Keith Meister operates on Orioles infielder

    Claire Wallace -
    Keith Meister, MD, has performed a left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo. 

  9. New Mexico medical center adds orthopedics

    Claire Wallace -
    Los Alamos (N.M.) Medical Center has tapped orthopedic surgeon Ronald Wheeler, MD, to provide care at the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic, according to an Aug. 28 report from the Los Alamos Daily Post.

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