Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dr. Mackenzie Neumaier joins New York hospital
Geneva (N.Y.) General Hospital added Mackenzie Neumaier, MD, to its medical staff. -
Biologic injection may not be beneficial for meniscectomy: 5 notes
Bone marrow aspirate injections didn't lead to significant changes for patients who had arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, according to a Sept. 15 study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. -
2 upcoming spine robots: 6 things to know
Stryker's Mako Spine robot is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024, and DePuy Synthes' Velys Spine is expected to be commercially available in 2025.
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2 recent orthopedic data breaches
In the last seven days, two orthopedic practices alerted patients about data breaches. In both cases, sensitive data including names, medical information and Social Security numbers may have been accessed. -
How 1 spine surgeon pitched – and won support for – endoscopic procedures
Ryan Sauber, MD, began performing uniportal endoscopic spine surgery at Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network in May and is navigating the successes and challenges coming along. -
Dr. David Bizousky performs 100th robotic knee replacement
David Bizousky, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (Pa.), has completed 100 robotic-assisted knee replacements. -
What factors affect lumbar spinal fusion costs?
Single-level lumbar spinal fusion costs are determined by a variety of factors, but surgeon decisions play a significant role, according to a study in the September 2024 issue of The Spine Journal.
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Twin Cities Orthopedics robbed, three charged
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly stealing three safes full of drugs from Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina, Minn., according to a Sept. 13 report from the Minnesota Star-Tribune. -
7 years of biportal endoscopic spine: What 1 surgeon has learned
Daniel Park, MD, has performed biportal endoscopic spine surgery for seven years, and part of mastering the technique boiled down to the basics. -
AOFAS installs Dr. David Thordarson as president
David Thordarson, MD, has been installed as president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. -
Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi operates on Tiger Woods' back
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, operated on professional golfer Tiger Woods' back at Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Sept. 13 statement.
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Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics suffers data breach
Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics in Exeter, N.H., notified patients of a data breach that was discovered in May. -
Pulse spine navigation: 5 things to know
The Pulse spine platform was developed by NuVasive before the company was bought by Globus Medical. -
Spine biologics with the most research potential
Spine biologics is a realm ripe for exploration of its potential and applications in patient care. -
Dr. Keith Meister to treat Red Sox pitcher for 2nd year in a row
Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks is likely facing the end of his 2024 season following a second treatment by Keith Meister, MD, according to a Sept. 13 report from News Center Maine. -
WellSpan breaks ground on sports medicine facility
WellSpan has broken ground on a 243,000-square-foot sports complex in York, Pa., according to a Sept. 12 report from the York Dispatch. -
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center hits 100 Rosa knee replacements
Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Medical Center has surpassed 100 orthopedic cases using Zimmer Biomet's Rosa robotic knee system, according to a Sept. 12 report from South Florida Hospital News. -
Community Memorial Center for Orthopedics opens new facility
The Hamilton, N.Y.-based Community Memorial Center for Orthopedics has opened a new office in New Hartford, N.Y., in the CNY Brain and Spine building. -
Medtronic names chief medical officer of robotic, digital technologies
Medical devicemaker Medtronic appointed James Porter, MD, as chief medical officer of robotic surgical technologies and digital technologies within the company's surgical business. -
6 payer updates for spine surgeons to know
Here are six key updates for spine surgeons from CMS and private insurers since July 1.
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