Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. Kentucky hospital adds new endoscopic spine technology

    Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health – Medical Center East is the first in the state to add Elliquence technology for endoscopic spine surgery. 
  2. Where do spine robots shine, falter in lumbar pedicle screw placement?

    Facet joint violation by pedicle screws under robotic guidance was reduced at some parts of the lumbar spine compared to CT navigation during lumbar spine surgery, according to a study published Aug. 12 in The Spine Journal.
  3. 2 recent spine settlements to know

    Becker's reported on two spine-related settlements in the last 30 days.

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  1. Spine Wave launches expandable interbody device

    Spine Wave has launched its new Exceed biplanar expandable interbody device featuring TiCell Nano Advanced Surface Technology. 
  2. WellSpan expands, relocates orthopedic services

    York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is relocating and expanding its orthopedic services in Hanover, Pa. 
  3. 2 UnitedHealthcare moves for orthopedic surgeons to know

    Here are two upcoming care updates from UnitedHealthcare for orthopedic and spine surgeons to know: 
  4. EmergeOrtho adds Dr. Anthony Marois

    Hickory, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho-Foothills Region, has added orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Anthony Marois, MD, to its team, according to an Aug. 24 report from the Hickory Daily Record. 

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  1. Dr. Chris Larson operates on Minnesota Vikings quarterback

    Chris Larson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Eagan, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics and head team physician for the Minnesota Vikings, has performed surgery on quarterback J.J. McCarthy. 
  2. ECU Health adds 3D shoulder replacement technology

    Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health is now offering 3D shoulder replacement surgery for patients with complex shoulder joint damage. 
  3. How 4 orthopedic leaders are addressing financial headwinds

    From Medicare pay cuts to inflation, spine and orthopedic leaders are constantly thinking about how to stay on top of the next financial challenge that comes their way.
  4. California practice leverages AI communications platform

    Irvine, Calif.-based South County Orthopedic Specialists partnered with Switchboard, MD to streamline its call center operations, according to an Aug. 26 news release.
  1. Medtronic vs. Orthofix vs. Globus Medical: How their quarterly performances compare

    Spine devicemakers Medtronic, Orthofix and Globus Medical shared their most recent financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
  2. US government could negotiate price of Ozempic

    On Aug. 15, the U.S. government announced negotiated prices for 10 medications under president Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. 
  3. Mayfield Brain and Spine adds pain management physician

    Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain and Spine added pain management physician Rachel Boggus, MD.
  4. 5 numbers orthopedic surgeons are watching

    Here are five numbers that illustrate important industry trends for orthopedic surgeons:
  5. Health consultant launches orthopedic recovery program

    Marquis Health Consulting Services has launched a program targeted at providing orthopedic patients with targeted at-home support immediately following hospital discharge, according to an Aug. 22 report from McKnights. 
  6. Couple claims spine implant caused tuberculosis

    A couple has filed a lawsuit against biotech company Elutia, formerly known as Aziyo Biologics, alleging that one member of the couple contracted tuberculosis from a spine implant. 
  7. Spine patient wins $3M settlement

    A woman who suffered complications after having spine surgery won a $3 million settlement, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 23.
  8. SurGenTec earns FDA clearance for bone marrow aspirate kit

    SurGenTec earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its B-Man bone marrow aspirate kit, according to an Aug. 23 news release.
  9. Firelands Physician Group adds spinal neurosurgeon

    Firelands Physician Group in Sandusky, Ohio, added neurosurgeon Eric Bialaski, DO, according to a report in The Morning Journal.

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