Today's Top 20 Stories
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OrthoCincy joins PELTO Health Partners
PELTO Health Partners added its first new partner group, OrthoCincy, since forming in 2023. -
Cervical spine injury prediction rule could decrease radiation exposure in children: Study
Researchers from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network found that a clinical prediction rule can be used to identify neck injuries in children and reduce the need for imaging. -
Total disc implant design influences postoperative range of motion: Study
A study published in the June 2024 issue of The Spine Journal found cervical disc implant design can affect the patient's range of motion postoperatively.
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2 recent orthopedic donations
Donors have poured millions of dollars into two orthopedic programs so far in June. -
2 Medtronic neurosurgery recalls in 2024
Medtronic recalled two neurosurgery products so far in 2024. -
What's keeping spine surgeons up at night?
Policy remains top of mind among spine surgeons, and for some it's a primary source of concern. -
Riverview Health to launch orthopedic robotics program with new surgeon
Brennen Smith, DO, joined Noblesville, Ind.-based RiverView Health and will launch a robotic joint replacement program with the Mako system, according to an announcement in KROX.
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OrthoVirginia relocates to hospital
OrthoVirginia has relocated its Wytheville, Va., practice to the campus of Wytheville Community Hospital. -
2 orthopedic surgeons face lawsuit alleging they fabricated medical documents
Two orthopedic surgeons will have to face a lawsuit from Geico that alleged they worked with a personal injury attorney to submit false insurance claims. -
NBA draft prospect James Nnaji has spine surgery
James Nnaji, who was a draft pick for the Charlotte Hornets, had lumbar spine surgery, Sports Illustrated reported June 5. -
Spine surgery outcomes better predicted with new machine learning
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed a machine learning method to better predict recovery from lumbar spine surgery.
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4 medtech notes: Stryker, Accelus and more
From an acquisition to leadership changes, here are four key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since May 30. -
Medtronic issues Class I recall for neurosurgery system
A Class I recall has been issued for Medtronic's StealthStation System with StealthStation Cranial software, which is used for locating anatomical structures during neurosurgery. -
U of Miami Miller School of Medicine gifted $3.75M in memory of former orthopedic surgeon
A $3.75 million gift has been given to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in memory of orthopedic surgeon Ronald Hinds, MD. -
5 things spine surgeons should know about devicemaker partnerships
Some spine surgeons are involved with devicemakers to support and develop new technologies. -
Orthopedic devicemaker closes $70M financing
Orthopedic implant company restor3d raised $70 million in financing, according to a June 5 news release. -
Hospital for Special Surgery earns $12M gift, honors 2 physicians
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery honored two physicians and announced a $12 million multiyear gift from billionaire Kenneth Griffin. -
ZSFab's new lumbar interbody system debuted at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
ZSFab's InterConnect 3D-printed Ti lumbar interbody system was used in its first U.S. clinical cases at Tulsa (Okla.) Spine & Specialty Hospital, the devicemaker said June 4. -
5 orthopedic, spine biologics updates
From product debuts to new research, here are five key developments in orthobiologics since May 6. -
7 noncompete ban updates for spine leaders
At the end of April, the Federal Trade Commission took steps to ban noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers. Since then, the ban has faced challenges from a number of organizations and feedback from surgeons nationwide. As it stands, the rule is set to take effect for healthcare providers June 1, 2025.
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