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  1. 7 states with no orthopedic residents

    More than half of medical residents stay to practice medicine in the state where they complete their residencies, according to research from the Association of American Medical Colleges. 
  2. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons see similar TLIF outcomes: Study

    A matched analysis published in the June issue of Spine found experienced neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons had similar outcomes after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions.
  3. 4 places adopting endoscopic spine surgery

    Endoscopic spine surgery is slowly gaining wider interest among spine surgeons. Becker's reported on four places adopting the procedure since December.

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  1. Lenoss Medical raises $4M financing for spine allograft

    Lenoss Medical closed an oversubscribed series A funding round of $4 million to help accelerate commercialization of its OsteoPearl spinal allograft. 
  2. Owners of North Carolina orthopedic clinic convicted of fraud still liable for unpaid taxes

    Orthopedic surgeon James Rice, MD, and his wife, Susan, are still criminally liable for unpaid taxes, the Fourth Circuit court ruled May 9.
  3. 3 weight loss drug studies orthopedists should know

    Here are three studies that orthopedic and spine surgeons should know about the effects of weight loss medications, including semaglutides, on patient operations: 
  4. Orlando Pride player undergoes knee surgery at Orlando Health

    Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute surgeon Craig Mintzer, MD, performed surgery on Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina Costantino. 

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  1. Dr. Timothy Kremchek performs hybrid elbow surgery on Milwaukee Brewers pitcher

    Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed a hybrid procedure to repair elbow ligament damage on Wade Miley, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
  2. MCRA involved in over 50% of all FDA de novo orthopedic clearances

    Medical device research and advisory firm MCRA has had a role in more than half of all orthopedic de novos issued by the FDA. 
  3. University Hospitals opens central orthopedic hub

    Cleveland-based University Hospitals has opened the new UH Amherst (Ohio) Health Center, creating a central hub for comprehensive orthopedic care, according to a May 9 report from The Morning Journal. 
  4. Lessons 9 spine surgeons share with the next generation

    The wisdom of mentors is often passed down and becomes important to new generations. Nine spine surgeons share tips and advice from their training days that they pass along.
  1. Orthofix earns FDA clearance for Rodeo telescopic nail

    Orthofix earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Rodeo telescopic nail, the devicemaker said May 9.
  2. Orthopedic and Spine Center of Wisconsin absorbs podiatry practice

    Podiatrist Colin Graney, DPM, closed his practice, and Madison-based Orthopedic and Spine Center of Wisconsin will take over his patients' care.
  3. How spine codes developed since 2022

    Spine surgeons are paying attention to developments in procedure codes, which can affect how patient care is documented and billed.
  4. Stryker completes 1st Infinity Total Ankle surgeries in Europe

    Stryker has completed its first surgeries using the Infinity Total Ankle System with Adaptis and Everlast technology in Europe. 
  5. Weight loss medication linked to repeat operations among lumbar surgery patients: Study

    Weight loss and diabetes medication semaglutide has been linked to a significantly greater risk for repeat operations in patients with diabetes who require lumbar surgery, according to a May 8 report from Medscape.
  6. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Houston

    The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Houston earns $1,095,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  7. Joint replacement expert Dr. Andrew Tyler joins Texas Tech Physicians

    Andrew Tyler, MD, an orthopedic trauma and joint replacement specialist, has joined El Paso-based Texas Tech Physicians, according to a May 8 report from El Paso Inc. 
  8. Alphatec revenue grows 27% in Q1

    Spine technology company Alphatec saw 27% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2024, reaching $138 million. 
  9. Robotic knee replacements improve outcomes, cost more: Study

    While total knee replacements performed with the help of surgical robots have better patient outcomes, they cost an average of $2,400 more than conventional knee replacements, according to new research published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 

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