Today's Top 20 Stories
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LMH Health adds 4 spine, orthopedic physicians
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health has added or contracted with 36 new physicians and advanced practice providers so far in 2024, including a handful of musculoskeletal specialists. -
OrthoVirginia surgeon 1st in state to complete 100 AR procedures
Shane McGowan, MD, a spine surgeon at Richmond-based OrthoVirginia, has become the first in the state to complete 100 spine surgeries using augmented reality navigation, according to an Aug. 27 LinkedIn post. -
The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics plans new facility
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics plans to build a new two-story, 38,000-square-foot facility, according to an Aug. 25 report from the Chattanoogan.com.
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Midwest Orthopaedics hires new foot-and-ankle surgeon
Orthopedic surgeon Edward Hur, MD, will join Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush beginning Sept. 3. -
Arkansas system adds Dr. Austin Cole
Orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Austin Cole, MD, has joined Conway (Ark.) Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, according to an Aug. 27 report by Arkansas Money & Politics. -
The meetings that keep Cedars-Sinai's spine faculty strong
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has remained a leader in spine surgery on the West Coast, and its department co-directors said they focus on keeping their staff sharp. -
Stryker, Orthofix and more: 8 medtech notes
From product launches to approvals and a new acquisition, here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Aug. 21.
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Johnson & Johnson, LifeNet Health launch new spine, orthopedic allograft
LifeNet Health, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson MedTech, launched the PliaFX Pak bone allograft in the U.S., according to an Aug. 27 news release shared with Becker's. -
Bone allograft woes continue for spine company
Elutia, formerly Aziyo Biologics, has continued to face litigation related to spine biologics allegedly linked to tuberculosis infections that were recalled in recent years. -
Spine surgeon donates $120M to UCLA
Spine surgeon and philanthropist Gary Michelson, MD, and his wife, Alya, donated $120 million to the University of California Los Angeles for its California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. -
Former employee slams orthobiologic for 'incentivized fraud' in lawsuit
One of 10 former MiMedx employees involved in a noncompete lawsuit has filed counterclaims against the company.
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Stryker's spending spree: 4 acquisitions to know
In 2024 Stryker made four key acquisitions to grow its spine, orthopedic and medtech portfolios. -
Kentucky hospital adds new endoscopic spine technology
Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health – Medical Center East is the first in the state to add Elliquence technology for endoscopic spine surgery. -
Where do spine robots shine, falter in lumbar pedicle screw placement?
Facet joint violation by pedicle screws under robotic guidance was reduced at some parts of the lumbar spine compared to CT navigation during lumbar spine surgery, according to a study published Aug. 12 in The Spine Journal. -
2 recent spine settlements to know
Becker's reported on two spine-related settlements in the last 30 days. -
Spine Wave launches expandable interbody device
Spine Wave has launched its new Exceed biplanar expandable interbody device featuring TiCell Nano Advanced Surface Technology. -
WellSpan expands, relocates orthopedic services
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is relocating and expanding its orthopedic services in Hanover, Pa. -
2 UnitedHealthcare moves for orthopedic surgeons to know
Here are two upcoming care updates from UnitedHealthcare for orthopedic and spine surgeons to know: -
EmergeOrtho adds Dr. Anthony Marois
Hickory, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho-Foothills Region, has added orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Anthony Marois, MD, to its team, according to an Aug. 24 report from the Hickory Daily Record. -
Dr. Chris Larson operates on Minnesota Vikings quarterback
Chris Larson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Eagan, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics and head team physician for the Minnesota Vikings, has performed surgery on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
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