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5 numbers orthopedic surgeons are watching
Here are five numbers that illustrate important industry trends for orthopedic surgeons: -
Health consultant launches orthopedic recovery program
Marquis Health Consulting Services has launched a program targeted at providing orthopedic patients with targeted at-home support immediately following hospital discharge, according to an Aug. 22 report from McKnights. -
Couple claims spine implant caused tuberculosis
A couple has filed a lawsuit against biotech company Elutia, formerly known as Aziyo Biologics, alleging that one member of the couple contracted tuberculosis from a spine implant.
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Spine patient wins $3M settlement
A woman who suffered complications after having spine surgery won a $3 million settlement, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 23. -
SurGenTec earns FDA clearance for bone marrow aspirate kit
SurGenTec earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its B-Man bone marrow aspirate kit, according to an Aug. 23 news release. -
Firelands Physician Group adds spinal neurosurgeon
Firelands Physician Group in Sandusky, Ohio, added neurosurgeon Eric Bialaski, DO, according to a report in The Morning Journal. -
$7.8M DME physician kickback scheme busted
Jesse Foote, a resident of Fairfield, Conn., pleaded guilty to his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving orthotics and other durable medical equipment.
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The states with the most orthopedic surgeons per capita
While California has the highest number of practicing orthopedic surgeons according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota has the most practicing orthopedic surgeons per capita. -
Aurora Spine revenue up 14.3% in Q2: 5 things to know
Aurora Spine saw a 14.3% increase in its second-quarter revenue for 2024, reaching $4.02 million — up from $3.66 million year over year. -
Mahaska Health adds Velys robot for knee replacements
Oskaloosa, Iowa-based Mahaska Health has introduced the Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution to its orthopedic and sports medicine department, according to an Aug. 21 report by The Oskaloosa Herald. -
Dr. Mahmoud Almasri operates on MLS player
Mahmoud Almasri, MD, performed hip surgery on Alec Kann, a goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati.
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Penn Spine & Orthopedics adds laser surgery
Philadelphia-based Penn Spine & Orthopedics added minimally invasive laser techniques, according to an Aug. 22 news release. -
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists opening surgery center
Spokane, Wash.-based Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is opening a second practice, according to an Aug. 20 report from The Spokesman-Review. -
2 orthopedic surgeons join UNC Health Southeastern
Lumberton, N.C.-based UNC Health Southeastern has added two orthopedic surgeons to fill care gaps in the region, according to an Aug. 21 report from the Border Belt Independent. -
Dr. Kern Singh operates on NFL player's spine
Kern Singh, MD, performed spine surgery on NFL player Matthew Hembrough in June. -
Orthofix faces securities class action lawsuit
A New York City law firm filed a securities class action lawsuit against spine devicemaker Orthofix Medical. -
Stryker to acquire spine company
Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical, a pain management company. -
Spine strategies to remain viable amid evolving payer landscape
As reimbursement models and insurance policies evolve, spine surgeons are thinking about how to optimize the financial operations of their practices. -
AI paving the way for personalized spine implants
Andrew Chan, MD, of Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia in New York City, is leveraging artificial intelligence to improve surgeries with personalized spine implants. -
Orthopedic surgeon moves from the past week
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons who have joined new hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 14:
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