Today's Top 20 Stories
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7 spine, orthopedic leadership moves
Here are seven leadership moves to know at spine and orthopedic practices and departments since July 1. -
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute experiences cyber attack affecting 182,000 individuals
Des Plaines, Ill.-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute recently experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting 182,670 individuals. -
The most underutilized spine biologics
Regenerative medicine in spine surgery is on the rise, and there are many biologic tools that physicians say could be used more in the field.
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Kessler Foundation adds director for spinal stimulation center
The Kessler Foundation in East Hanover, N.J., named Susan Harkema, PhD, as director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation starting Oct. 1, according to a Sept. 12 news release. -
Spine diagnostic tool making strides
Aclarion's Nociscan artificial intelligence tool has seen multiple accomplishments globally, according to a Sept. 12 company news release. -
10 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons
Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
7 orthopedic, spine devicemakers earn $283.5M in 2024
Here are seven orthopedic and spine devicemakers that have raised series A and series C funding this year, totaling $283.5 million:
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How much time do orthopedic surgeons spend on EHRs?
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients; but for some specialties, including orthopedics, that number is a lot lower, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association. -
Spine groups raise concern over Medicare fee schedule
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons issued a statement to Congress over the Medicare physician fee schedule urging action and reform. -
OrthoPediatrics launches enabling technologies division
OrthoPediatrics is launching an enabling technologies division, led by Kevin Unger, the company said Sept. 12. -
Spine surgeon early-career pitfalls to avoid
Many seasoned spine surgeons have habits and practices that they left behind from their early years in the field.
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Scoliosis Research Society honors multiple spine surgeons
The Scoliosis Research Society named recipients for its Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024 Walter P. Blount Award and 2024 Biedermann Innovation Award. -
Stryker adds 2 products to foot and ankle portfolio
Stryker has introduced two new products, the Osteotomy Truss System and Ankle Truss System, to its foot and ankle portfolio. -
University of Michigan Health adds 2 orthopedic surgeons
Carson City-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has added orthopedic surgeons Jamie Furness, MD, and Paull Cameron Gossett, MD. -
Stryker's spine navigation system: 4 things to know
Stryker's Q Guidance system is designed for spine and cranial surgery planning and navigation. -
MI procedure cuts recovery for achilles tendonitis patients
A study led by Ettore Vulcano, MD, of New York City-based Mount Sinai found a minimally invasive procedure for achilles tendonitis was effective in as little as six weeks. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Cleveland Guardians pitcher
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to operate on Sam Hentges, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles. -
FDA approves total ankle guide for Smith + Nephew solution
3D Systems has earned FDA clearance for its Total Ankle Patient-Matched Guides, which can be used with Smith+Nephew’s Salto Tarlaris total ankle prosthesis and Cadence total ankle system. -
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine in Colorado taps 3 specialists
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine has added two orthopedic surgeons and a nonsurgical spine and sports medicine specialist. -
Washington University orthopedic surgeon earns inaugural professorship
Orthopedic surgeon Lindley Wall, MD, has been installed as the inaugural Jacqueline N. Baker and W. Randolph Baker professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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