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Spine surgery and ASCs: 8 notes
Spine surgery is a specialty that continues to grow in ASCs, and many physicians see a bright future for the outpatient setting as minimally invasive techniques and patient demand grow. -
Bankruptcy, closures and layoffs: What's going on with medtech companies?
Several spine and orthopedic medtech companies have undergone major changes in the first few weeks of 2024. -
Momentum Health earns FDA approval for AI spine app
Momentum Health earned FDA 510(k) clearance for Momentum Spine, an artificial intelligence-powered app for spine care.
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Smith+Nephew launches shoulder replacement system
Devicemaker Smith+Nephew made its Aetos Shoulder System fully commercially available in the U.S. -
20 power players in orthopedics
From leadership appointees to award recipients, here are 20 power players to know in orthopedics: -
How inflation is impacting orthopedics
No industry is immune to inflation, including the musculoskeletal field. In just 30 days, three major orthopedic and spine companies have laid off fractions of their workforce. -
Investments 5 spine surgeons are prioritizing in 2024
Spine surgeons are thinking strategically about where they invest in their practices as well as outside of work.
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Hospitals are getting serious about orthopedics
Through acquisitions and new facilities, many hospitals and health systems are looking to strengthen their orthopedic reach. -
Impact of Ozempic, Wegovy on orthopedics needs more study, Rothman surgeon says
Ozempic and Wegovy, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, have risen in popularity and are grabbing the attention of orthopedic surgeons. -
Medicare, malpractice rates & more: Challenges AAOS' new leader wants to tackle
Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, has been involved with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for more than 25 years, and he's seen how the orthopedic landscape and its challenges have changed. -
Compass Memorial Healthcare adds orthopedic surgeon
Marengo, Iowa-based Compass Memorial Healthcare added Ross Doehrmann, DO, to its staff, according to a Feb. 14 report by Southeast Iowa Union.
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Meet AAOS' first and second vice presidents
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Feb. 14 named its first and second vice presidents for the 2024-2025 term. -
Froedtert South adds Globus spine robot
Surgeons at Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., have added Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS spine robot. -
Yale appoints Dr. Ehud Mendel to 10-year neurosurgery professorship
Ehud Mendel, MD, was named the Nixdorff-German Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. -
Dr. Paul Tornetta named 92nd AAOS president
Paul Tornetta, III, MD, PhD, is the new president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. -
How orthopedic surgeon salaries stack up
Orthopedic surgeon salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with orthopedists earning $371,400 annually, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent salary data. -
3 orthopedic surgeons honored by the AAOS
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has honored three orthopedic surgeons. -
What Rothman Orthopaedic's joint replacement strategy gets right
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Bensalem, Pa. was ranked as the best hospital in the state for joint replacement, and a key factor to achieving that honor lies in a holistic approach to care, according to Max Courtney, MD. -
Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics opens new clinic
Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics has opened a satellite clinic in Ruston, La., according to a Feb. 13 report from the Bossier Press-Tribune. -
Think Surgical signs another partnership for orthopedic robotics
Think Surgical is collaborating with b-One Ortho to add its implants to the TMini total knee replacement robot.
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