Today's Top 20 Stories
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The average cost of ankle arthroscopies in the US: A payment breakdown
Undergoing an ankle arthroscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $3,634 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. -
Kevin Lobo 10th highest-paid healthcare CEO: WSJ
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo is the 10th-highest paid healthcare CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal. -
Intellijoint Surgical opens access for surgical planning tool
Intellijoint Surgical opened access to its Intellijoint View surgical planning tool for total hip replacement, according to a May 21 news release.
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Mayfield Brain & Spine opens 6th office
Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine has opened its sixth patient office in Springboro, Ohio, according to a May 21 press release sent to Becker's. -
Dr. George Papacostas joins Beacon Orthopaedics
Orthopedic surgeon George Papacostas, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, according to a May 21 LinkedIn post from the practice. -
Spinal cord stimulator could ease paralysis without surgery
Some spinal cord injury patients saw significant improvement in hand and arm function after using Onward Medical's Arc-EX spinal cord stimulator, the devicemaker said May 20. -
7 developments from Hospital for Special Surgery
From new leadership and growing locations, here are seven updates from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery to know in 2024:
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Meet the CFOs of 5 spine devicemakers
Here are the executives overseeing finances at five spine devicemakers: -
The state of spinal fusion in 4 studies
Spinal fusion has been widely performed in spine care, but newer technologies and techniques have drawn more interest in recent years. Some spine surgeons even say that spinal fusion is becoming overutilized. -
Where orthopedic practices are investing in 2024
From purchasing new technology to putting a focus on staffing and leadership, here is what eight leaders told Becker's they are investing in this year to strengthen their orthopedic practices and musculoskeletal programs: -
MLB team donates $1M to Banner Health
Phoenix, Ariz.-based Banner Health has received a $1 million donation from Major League Baseball team the Arizona Diamondbacks according to a May 19 report from AZBigMedia.
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Spine surgeon hits 500th sacroiliac joint fusion
Andy Kranenburg, MD, of Medford-based Southern Oregon Orthopedics completed his 500th sacroiliac joint fusion case. -
AAOS collaborates with BCBS Association
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons formed a formal collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association for quality outcomes data sharing. -
The average cost of a knee replacement in the US: A payment breakdown
Undergoing knee replacement in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $13,734 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. -
Beyeonics Surgical debuts spine robot
Beyeonics Surgical debuted its Maverick robot for orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures, the company said May 20. -
Hospital for Special Surgery launches trial for bone marrow aspirate and ACL surgery
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery launched a clinical trial that will evaluate the efficacy of concentrated bone marrow aspirate as an addition to ACL revision surgery. -
Neuralink's next goals
Another patient will get a Neuralink brain implant, The Wall Street Journal reported May 20. -
EmergeOrtho opens new urgent care, physical therapy location
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho opened a new orthopedic urgent care and physical therapy location in Mebane, N.C., the practice said May 20. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Oakland A's pitcher
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Ken Waldichuk, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, in Los Angeles on May 15. -
2 orthopedic settlements to know
Becker's reported on two settlements in orthopedic cases so far in May.
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