Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Neurosurgeon settles false claims allegations for $2M

    Carly Behm -
    A Texas neurosurgeon settled allegations he billed Medicare for spine procedures he didn't perform, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas said Nov. 27.

  2. 4 medtech notes: Globus Medical, Zimmer Biomet and more

    Carly Behm -
    From FDA nods to product debuts, here are four developments from spine and orthopedic companies since Nov. 20:

  3. Spine, orthopedic tech earning FDA nods in November

    Carly Behm -
    The FDA issued several spine and orthopedic devices and technologies in November.

  1. Spine robots in 2029: 4 predictions

    Carly Behm -
    Spine robots continue to innovate with new systems launching in 2024 and more on the horizon.

  2. Kaiser Permanente to serve as team physicians for LA Clippers

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Kaiser Permanente and the Los Angeles Clippers entered into a long-term agreement.

  3. Zimmer Biomet earns FDA approval for cementless partial knee implant

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Zimmer Biomet received FDA Premarket Approval Application Supplement approval for the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee implant.

  4. Dr. Laura Luick joins Integris Health

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Laura Luick, MD, recently joined Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City to provide foot and ankle surgery.

  1. Medtronic in 2024: 19 updates

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Medical devicemaker Medtronic has had a busy year filled with tech innovation, leadership appointments and restructuring efforts.

  2. Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists hit with data breach affecting 15,000 individuals

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Norfolk, Va.-based Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists recently experienced a data breach affecting 15,264 individuals.

  3. 14 orthopedic, spine layoffs in 5 years

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are 14 notable layoffs that have taken place at orthopedic and spine companies since 2019:

  4. 3 controversies involving orthopedic surgeons in 10 days

    Patsy Newitt -
    Becker's recently highlighted three controversies involving orthopedic surgeons, ranging from lawsuits to opposition against development plans, within a span of just 10 days.

  1. Flagstaff Bone & Joint performs 1st OsteoPearl allograft implant procedure

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Surgeons at the Flagstaff (Ariz.) Bone & Joint ASC completed the first OsteoPearl allograft implant procedure.

  2. EmergeOrtho adds Dr. Joseph Massaglia

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region has added Joseph Massaglia, DO, to its medical staff. 

  3. Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Texas Rangers pitcher

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Josh Sborz, a pitcher for the Texas Rangers on Nov. 13.

  4. Where the largest orthopedic practices stand headed into 2025

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The largest orthopedic practices in the U.S. have a total of 500 locations across the U.S.

  5. Globus Medical launches ExcelsiusHub navigation

    Carly Behm -
    Globus Medical's ExcelsiusHub spine navigation system launched, the company said Nov. 22.

  6. The merger challenge 1 orthopedic leader overcame

    Carly Behm -
    Communication and cross training staff were part of John Brady's strategy to help unite staff after a merger.

  7. Pro athletes undergoing orthopedic procedures in 1 month

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are nine professional athletes who have undergone orthopedic procedures that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 17:

  8. 4 updates on Zimmer Biomet in 3 weeks

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are four things to know about medtech company Zimmer Biomet, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 28:

  9. What a Trump presidency means for spine policy

    Carly Behm -
    A second term under President-elect Donald Trump has a broad range of implications for the direction of healthcare policy and spine care.

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