Today's Top 20 Stories
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1st case with Mariner spinal deformity screw system completed
The Mariner deformity pedicle screw system from Orthofix and SeaSpine's merged company was released in a full commercial launch, the devicemaker said Jan. 26. -
CoachCare acquisition adds spine, orthopedic remote monitoring
CoachCare, a remote patient monitoring company, acquired Nvolve, according to a Jan. 26 news release. -
'Cautious optimism': 6 spine surgeons on the future of disc replacement coverage
Artificial disc replacement reached a milestone in December 2022 when Aetna settled a 239-person class-action lawsuit over its coverage of lumbar spinal fusion. By settling, insurers can no longer use "experimental and investigational" as a reason to not cover artificial disc surgery.
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8 medtech notes: DePuy Synthes, Icotec and more
Here are eight developments in spine and orthopedic medtech since Jan. 18: -
5 important arthroscopy updates in the last 90 days
From arthroscopy camera awards to new FDA clearances, here are five important arthroscopy updates from the last 90 days. -
13 orthopedic surgeons and physicians making headlines in 2023
A surgeon from Texas debuting new shoulder reconstruction technology and 12 other orthopedic professionals making headlines since Jan. 5: -
Spine robot market to hit $139.9M by 2029
The global market for spine robots is expected to grow to $139.9 million, according to market research from Data Bridge.
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Dr. Kornelis Poelstra completes 1st spine surgery with BoneMRI
Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD, on Nov. 11 completed the first spine surgery based on BoneMRI, MRIguidance said. -
Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida to move headquarters
Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers is working on a new headquarters and ASC Fort Myers News-Press reported Jan. 25. -
Spine and Pain Institute among 1st to offer new pain management solution
Princeton, N.J.-based Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute has become one of the first clinics in the state to offer the WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator System to treat patients with chronic pain, according to a Jan. 9 report from Princeton Info. -
Spine devicemaker acquired by Acrotec
Acrotec acquired Axial Medical, a spine and orthopedic devicemaker based in Warminster, Pa.
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Dr. Bennie Chiles earns 4th consecutive Castle Connolly honor
Neurosurgeon Bennie Chiles, III, MD, recieved his fourth consecutive Top Doctor honor from Castle Connolly. -
Orthopedic devicemaker behind BEAR implant snags $40M financing
Miach Orthopaedics secured $40 million in financing to help expand commercialization of the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration, the devicemaker said Jan. 25. -
New Hampshire orthopedic surgeon arrested for alleged patient abuse
Thomas Marks, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Claremont, N.H.-based Valley Regional Hospital, is facing allegations he sexually assaulted a patient, CBS affiliate WCAX reported Jan. 25. -
10 sports medicine leaders to know
Below is a list of 10 sports medicine leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth. -
Dr. Chad Weber performs 1,000th robotic-assisted procedure
Chad Weber, DO, a surgeon at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville, Ohio, has performed his 1,000th robotic-assisted orthopedic procedure using Stryker Mako's SmartRobotics, according to a Jan. 24 report from the Daily Advocate. -
Johnson & Johnson's orthopedics sales dip in Q4: 5 notes
Johnson & Johnson on Jan. 24 posted $23.7 billion in 2022 revenue, a 4.4 percent decrease. Its orthopedic sales remained flat year-over-year, and its fourth-quarter orthopedic sales fell slightly. -
Unity MSK partners with Chicago orthopedic practice
Management services organization Unity MSK partnered with Chicago-based Orthopaedic Associates of Riverside. -
New York hospital adds Stryker's spine guidance system
Surgeons with New York City-based Lenox Hill Hospital began using Stryker's Q guidance system for spine surgery, Northwell Health said Jan. 23. -
3 Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute updates
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute has grown nationally and internationally in the last four months. Here are three updates since Sept. 6:
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