Today's Top 20 Stories
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SI-Bone earns FDA nods for pelvic fracture fixation system
SI-Bone earned FDA 510(k) clearance and breakthrough device designation for the iFuse Torq TNT implant system, according to an Aug. 21 news release. -
4 spine, orthopedic medtech notes: Medtronic, Orthofix and more
Here are four key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Aug. 14. -
9 states making waves with new tech procedures
Here are nine states that saw major firsts with new spine and orthopedic tech procedures in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
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New Hampshire ASC earns total joint replacement accreditation
Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System's Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center has earned the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's orthopedic advanced certification for its total joint replacement program, according to an Aug. 20 report from Ink Link. -
How orthopedic surgeon pay stacks against other surgeons
The average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons is more than $40,000 than the average annual compensation for all other surgeons. -
Medtronic spine's 'winning formula'
On the heels of a strong start for Medtronic's fiscal year 2025, CEO Geoff Martha credited one of the company's key product lines for spine growth in an Aug. 20 earnings call. -
Dr. Jacob Ziegler becomes 1st Mayo surgeon to debut knee replacement sensor technology
Jacob Ziegler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn., recently became the system's first surgeon to use new sensor technology licensed by Zimmer Biomet through a partnership with Canary Medical.
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How technology can grow physician and patient relationships, per 1 orthopedic surgeon
New healthcare technologies can help improve patient care — as well as with physicians' relationships with them — orthopedic surgeon Michael Redler, MD, said. -
OrthoCarolina signs top college football recruit
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has signed one of the nation’s top college football recruits, David Sanders. -
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.
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7 spine studies to know
From research about artificial intelligence to surgical outcomes, here are seven studies Becker's reported on since July 9. -
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. -
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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