Today's Top 20 Stories
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Colorado health system 1st in region to offer cryoanalgesia knee pain relief
Tomas Pevny, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based Valley View, has become the first in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved nonsurgical, nonopioid knee pain treatment, according to a July 20 press release sent to Becker's. -
Virtua Health becomes region's largest orthopedic provider with acquisition
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health's Virtua Medical Group has added Moorestown, N.J.-based Reconstructive Orthopedics and its 300-plus employees, including 90 clinicians, making Virtua the largest orthopedic provider in Southern New Jersey, according to a July 20 report from roi-nj.com. -
Cleveland Clinic named medical services provider for Premier League Summer Series
The Premier League, the top level of the English soccer league system, has partnered with Cleveland Clinic to provide medical services during the Premier League Summer Series Tournament.
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Johnson & Johnson posts 5% uptick in Q2 orthopedic sales
Johnson & Johnson posted increases in total revenue and orthopedic sales during the second quarter of 2023, according to a July 20 news release from the company. -
The best investments made at 9 spine practices
Strategies to cut costs are top of mind for many spine physicians. Where to invest money for the most value is just as important. -
Dr. J. Patrick Johnson joins DISC Sports & Spine Center
J. Patrick Johnson, MD, joined DISC Sports and Spine Center to launch the practice's Marina del Rey, Calif. surgery center. -
Stryker, Zimmer Biomet up revenue projections as elective surgeries rebound
Medical device companies Stryker and Zimmer Biomet are increasing their revenue projections after a surge of elective surgeries.
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31 medical students to participate in NFL's sports medicine diversity program
Thirty-one medical students are set to participate in the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. -
9 systems seeking orthopedic surgeons
Here are nine practices and systems that posted job listings seeking orthopedic surgeons in the last week. -
Cerapedics expands headquarters to grow product line
Orthopedics company Cerapedics is expanding its Denver headquarters to support the growth of its products, which include the FDA approved i-Factor bone graft for cervical spinal fusions and its next generation of products for lumbar spinal fusions. -
Columbia Orthopedic Group performs 1st outpatient ALIF procedure in region
Columbia (Mo.) Orthopedic Group has performed the first-ever outpatient anterior lumbar interbody fusion in a surgery center in mid-Missouri, according to a July 19 email sent to Becker's.
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Beloit Health System partners with Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Beloit (Wis.) Health System has partnered with Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin to offer specialized orthopedic care in the region, according to a July 18 report from the GazetteXtra. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on UFC star Jamahal Hill
UFC fighter Jamahal Hill has chosen experienced sports medicine surgeon Neal ElAttrache, MD, to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon, according to a July 18 report from USA Today Sports. -
The 3 best hospitals in Ohio for spine surgery
Healthgrades has named the top 100 hospitals for spine surgery in 2023, and three hospitals in Ohio made the list. -
New spine clinic with ASC opens in Idaho
Saltzer Health, based in Nampa, Idaho, is opening a new spine clinic that will grant patients access to a range of spine treatments "all under one roof," CBS affiliate Idaho News reported on July 17. -
Rochelle Community Hospital opens orthopedic clinic
Rochelle (Ill.) Community Hospital has opened its new Xcel Orthopedic clinic in Sycamore, Ill., led by surgeon Gadini Delisca, MD, according to a July 18 report from Rochelle News-Leader. -
7 orthopedic, spine devices recently earning FDA clearance
Here are seven orthopedic and spine devices that have earned FDA clearance that Becker's has reported on since May 30: -
20 ASCs that perform the most knee replacements in the US
From 2018 to 2022, there was a 304 percent increase in knee replacement claims from procedures occurring in the ASC setting, according to 2023 data from Definitive Healthcare. -
The 3 best hospitals in Maryland for orthopedic surgery
Healthgrades has named the top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including three hospitals in Maryland. -
5 spine, orthopedic surgery firsts
Becker's has reported on five spine and orthopedic "firsts" since June 1.
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