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5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Chicago
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Chicago earns $945,100, 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. -
Meet the leaders of the 11 best hospitals in California for spine surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including 11 in California. -
3 medtech companies making C-suite additions in 1 week
Here are three medtech companies that have added to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since April 15:
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The years orthopedic surgeons have seen salary dips
For the last 10 years, orthopedic surgeons' salaries have continued to grow steadily, with the exception of three years, including 2024. -
Barrow Neurological Institute launches Neuralink study
Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute was chosen as the inaugural site for the Neuralink PRIME Study. -
OrthoIndy completes state's 1st spine surgery with XR technology
Gregory Poulter, MD, completed Indiana's first spine surgery with eXperiential Reality technology at Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy. -
6 medtech notes: Orthofix, Centinel Spine and more
From leadership moves to FDA nods, here are six updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since April 10.
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New Jersey court vacates neurosurgeons' $24M verdict in hospital privileges dispute
New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a multimillion-dollar verdict awarded to a neurosurgery practice that sued a hospital over a privileges dispute, according to an April 16 opinion. -
Number of active orthopedic surgeons across 37 states
California has 2,570 active orthopedic surgeons, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
AI's exciting, foreboding potential in spine surgery
Artificial intelligence is going to have many positives in spine surgery and healthcare, but leaders should still understand its risks, Scott Blumenthal, MD, said. -
How 5 Medtronic execs have been paid since 2021
Medtronic CEO Geoffrey Martha's most recent annual compensation was $15.4 million, according to the company's Securities and Exchange Commission proxy statement for fiscal 2023.
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Theradaptive adds former Orthofix leader as chief scientific officer
Regenerative therapeutics company Theradaptive has appointed Frank Vizesi, PhD, as its chief scientific officer. -
Aspirus Health expands orthopedic services in Michigan
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health is adding orthopedic services to its clinic in Houghton, Mich. -
Centinel Spine surpasses 5,000 cases with cervical disc system
Centinel Spine reached more than 5,000 cases with the Prodisc C Vivo and Prodisc C SK implants, the company said April 16. -
2 recent spine lawsuits to know
Becker's reported on two spine-related lawsuits in April. -
Orthofix names former Stryker exec as chief legal officer
Orthofix named Andres Cedron as its chief legal officer, the devicemaker said April 16. -
Xstim earns FDA nod for spinal fusion stimulator
Xstim earned FDA premarket application approval for its spine fusion stimulator, the company said April 16. -
The future of disc replacements
Here are three notes on disc replacements that spine leaders should know: -
Highest-paying workplaces for orthopedic surgeons in 2024
Orthopedic surgeons earn the most money at outpatient care centers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
How orthopedic surgeon pay compares to 14 other specialties
Orthopedic surgery is one of the highest-paying specialties in the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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