Today's Top 20 Stories
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US News updates ranking methodology: Here's where it applies to orthopedics
U.S. News & World Report is making refinements to the methodology it uses to rank hospitals and health systems, which will be reflected in the 2023 and 2024 rankings and ratings debuting on Aug. 1. -
U of Arkansas for Medical Sciences adds spine surgeon Dr. Wayne Bruffett
The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has added spine surgeon Wayne Bruffett, MD, as an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine's department of orthopedic surgery. -
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists expands service in Wisconsin
Neenah, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is expanding its services in the state with the addition of a new clinic in Oshkosh, Wis.
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OrthoConnecticut, Coastal Orthopedics to refurbish old building for orthopedic center
Wilton Investors, a principal of Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Norwalk, Conn.-based Coastal Orthopedics, plans to refurbish a two-story, 45,000-square-foot medical office building to create an orthopedic center, according to a July 3 report from Chron. -
Atrium Health partners with UNC Charlotte athletics
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to provide orthopedic and sports medicine services to its student athletes, according to a July 1 report from the Independent Tribune. -
OrthoLoneStar partners with digital tech provider
Houston, Texas-based OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in the state, has partnered with digital healthcare technology company Hatch. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to perform elbow surgery on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform an elbow procedure on Dustin May, a pitcher for MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, on July 18 in Los Angeles.
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1st patient enrolled in Synergy Disc clinical trial
Orthopedic medical device developer Synergy Spine Solutions has enrolled the first patient in its 2-Level Investigational Device Exemption trial for the Synergy Disc artificial cervical disc, according to a June 29 news release. -
15 athletes who have undergone joint replacements
From wrestlers to football players, here are 15 famous athletes who have undergone joint replacements during or after their careers: -
7 big orthopedic device companies paid hundreds of millions to physicians last year
CMS updated its Open Payments data June 30, including information on how much orthopedic and spine device companies paid to partnering physicians and institutions. -
6 pieces of advice for new orthopedic surgeons
Alan Beyer, MD, executive medical director of Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., connected with Becker's to discuss his advice for up-and-coming orthopedic surgeons.
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2 spine, orthopedic companies acquired in 1 week
Here are two recently acquired spine and orthopedic companies that Becker's has reported on since June 23: -
Remembering 5 orthopedic surgeons who have died in 2023
Five esteemed orthopedic surgeons have died in the first half of 2023, including the founder of Steadman Clinic and the former Baltimore Orioles head physician. -
ChatGPT has healthcare potential but needs guardrails, surgeon says
Alan Reznik, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Connecticut Orthopaedics in Hamden, connected with Becker's to discuss how ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs will evolve in healthcare. -
3 perks of being a spine surgeon
From learning to helping patients get back to their day-to-day lives, being a spine surgeon has several perks. -
The Next Move for Orthopedic and Spine Supergroups
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, attendees had the opportunity to learn about "The Next Move for Orthopedic and Spine Supergroups." -
The Next Frontier of Spinal Fusions
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, attendees gathered to hear the Semi-Keynote session on “The Next Frontier of Spinal Fusions.” -
The Next 5 Years of Spine and ASCs
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, an engaging keynote panel was held focusing on the next five years of spine and ambulatory surgery centers. -
The Competitive Landscape for Orthopedic Supergroups
The 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference opened with an engaging panel discussion on "The Competitive Landscape for Orthopedic Supergroups." -
Technology Revolutionizing Orthopedics and Spine: Key Concepts
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, attendees gathered to hear an engaging keynote about the ways technology is revolutionizing orthopedics and spine care.
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