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Axis Brain and Back Institute opens Texas surgery center
Fort Worth, Texas-based Axis Brain and Back Institute has opened a new surgery center on its Southlake campus specializing in microsurgical techniques for neck and back pain. -
5 Cedars-Sinai spine updates in 2024
From new leadership and honors, here are five updates from Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai's spine and orthopedic department so far this year. -
7 spine studies to know
From research about artificial intelligence to surgical outcomes, here are seven studies Becker's reported on since July 9.
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Holy Cross adds married orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon duo
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Health has added a married surgeon duo — orthopedic surgeon Tara Gaston Moncman, DO, and neurosurgeon Ryan Moncman, DO. -
Medtronic nets $1B net income in Q1
Medtronic posted $7.9 billion in sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to an Aug. 20 news release. -
Why orthopedics is driving growth in outpatient care
Orthopedics has gained distinction in the past year for being the second-highest-paid ASC specialty and the top earner among physicians, with an average annual salary of $558,000. -
Why the patient-physician relationship is changing, orthopedic surgeon says
A combination of reimbursement challenges and medical education gaps have affected the physician and patient relationship, Brett Shore, MD, said.
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Texas hospital adds spine surgeon Dr. Alexander Molinari
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land (Texas) Hospital has added spine surgeon Alexander Molinari, DO, according to an Aug. 19 report from the Fort Bend Herald. -
Texas orthopedic group opens renovated facility
El Paso (Texas) Orthopaedic Surgery Group opened its newly renovated orthopedic facility, according to an Aug. 17 report by KTSM. -
One spine metric can improve fusion outcome predictions: Study
The vertebral bone quality score can help improve predictions for the fusion risk score for patients undergoing thoracic and lumbar spinal fusions, according to a study in the July 1 issue of Spine. -
'Father of modern spine surgery' dies at 90
Spinal surgeon Arthur Steffee, MD, referred to in a Cleveland Clinic article as the "father of modern spine surgery," has died at 90, according to an Aug. 17th report from the Cranberry Eagle.
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Dr. G. Dean MacEwen dies at 96
G. Dean MacEwen, MD, a pioneer in pediatric orthopedic surgery, died at 96, according to an Aug. 16 obituary published in Delaware Online. -
Badia Hand to Shoulder Center adds Dr. Joel Peterson
Miami-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center has added its first associate, orthopedic surgeon Joel Peterson, MD. -
Patriots head team physician Dr. Mark Price dies at 52
Mark Price, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon and head team physician for the New England Patriots, died at age 52, the team said Aug 18. -
Multiple law firms to investigate Globus Medical following FDA warning
At least four law firms have launched investigations into Globus Medical after the company received a warning letter from the FDA. -
What differentiates 1 orthopedic MSO from other private equity-backed groups
United Musculoskeletal Partners has taken a different approach to private equity, something that has been widely debated among independent orthopedic surgeons and groups. -
United Musculoskeletal Partners' 2024 patient access plans
A key priority for United Musculoskeletal Partners for the remainder of the year and headed into 2025 is patient access, specifically in the state of Georgia. -
5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Denver
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Denver earns $1,066,900, 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. -
Dr. Daniel DeRosa joins Cape Fear Valley Health System
Orthopedic spine surgeon Daniel DeRosa, MD, has joined Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health System. -
Independent vs. employed: where do orthopedic surgeons fall?
Physician independence is declining. From 2012 to 2022, the share of physicians who were self-employed dropped nine percentage points –– from 53% to 42%. At the same time, the percentage of employed physicians grew from just under 42% to almost 50%, according to a 2023 American Medical Association release.
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