Regenity Biosciences earned FDA 510(k) clearance for RejuvaKnee, a collagen-based meniscus implant designed for reinforcement and repair of soft tissue injuries of the meniscus, the company said Oct. 8.

Affinity Orthopaedic has proposed a $25,060,451 ambulatory care center in Birmingham, Ala., according to an Oct. 7 report from ABC affiliate 3340 News.

Here are eight orthopedic practices relocating sites of care in 2024: 

The direction of orthopedic ASCs is starting to trend back toward independence and increased physician control, Benjamin Stein, MD, said.

From implants to robots, the FDA has granted new approvals and expanded indications to a swath of spine and orthopedic technologies since Sept. 4.

Orthopedic management services organization OrthoAlliance has opened two satellite offices in Zanesville and Gahanna, Ohio. 

Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Buchalter, MD, has been on the forefront of orthopedic technology in his training and early career. 

New spine devices had a reduced recall risk compared to orthopedic devices in general, and some tech didn't have any increase in risk, according to a study in the Nov. 1 issue of Spine.

Bioretec is accelerating development of its RemeOs spinal interbody cage after earning the FDA's breakthrough device designation in March.

Beginning Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare began requiring prior authorization for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and Medicare-covered chiropractic services delivered in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings. 

OrthoCarolina added spine surgeon Petros Koutsogiannis, DO, according to an Oct. 4 announcement in the Laurinburg Exchange.

Here five firsts from the orthopedic and spine robotics sector that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:

CMS' move to establish the new ICD-10 code — M62.85: Dysfunction of the Multifidus Muscles, Lumbar Region — is part of ongoing efforts by spine surgeons who want more coding clarifications for back pain.

Medical device company OrthAlign has earned FDA clearance for its Lantern Hip handheld technology for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.

From new research to FDA nods, here are six key updates in the spine and orthopedic regenerative medicine space since Sept. 1.

Clarksville, Tenn.-based Premier Medical Group is opening a new sports medicine department that will be led by Chae Ko, MD, an experienced sports medicine physician, according to an Oct. 3 report from ClarksvilleNow.com.

Spinal cord stimulators are designed to address back pain and can be used as part of a patient's treatment plan.

Orthopedic surgeons are among specialties with the highest average pay, but that figure and physician satisfaction can vary across settings and age.

Chico, Calif.-based Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a distributor of orthotics, prosthetics, materials and equipment, has become an independently owned company after finalizing a deal with orthotics and prosthetics provider Ottobock, according to an Oct. 3 report from HME News.

Although private equity is a debated topic in orthopedic private practice, some leaders believe it can be a viable option as long as the right people are involved.