Today's Top 20 Stories
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Globus Medical promotes Keith Pfeil to dual C-suite role
Spinal medtech company Globus Medical named Keith Pfeil as COO, in addition to his role as CFO. -
Weight loss drugs could increase orthopedic, decrease spine volume
The impacts of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on the orthopedic and spine industry are still largely unknown, with surgeons agreeing that it could take several years to fully see and understand their impact. -
Top hospitals for cranial neurosurgery in 5 states: Healthgrades
Healthgrades recently released its annual ranking of the top hospitals for cranial neurosurgery in the U.S.
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Crovetti Orthopaedics adds Dr. Dylan Rogers
Las Vegas-based Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine added Dylan Rogers, DO, to its staff. -
Safe Medical's win in patent infringement case upheld
French orthopedic devicemaker Safe Medical saw another win against Neo Medical over patent infringement, according to a Feb. 5 news release. -
Steindler Orthopedics' year: A timeline
At the beginning of 2022, Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic partnered with Mercy Iowa City, building on an existing 70-year relationship. -
OrthopedicsNY laying off 34 employees
Latham-based OrthopedicsNY is laying off 34 employees, according to a WARN notice.
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Mayfield Brain & Spine adds Dr. Donald Staggs
Donald Staggs, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine as part of a collaboration between the system and Mercy Health. -
SI joint fusion in 2024: 5 things to know
From new programs and procedures to changing outlooks on the surgery, here are five notes on sacroiliac joint fusion to know: -
Aspen Mountain Medical Center adds spine surgeon
Aspen Mountain Medical Center in Rock Springs, Wyo., added spine surgeon Daniel Possley, DO, according to a Feb. 5 announcement in SweetwaterNow.com. -
5 places adding spine, orthopedic robots in January
Becker's reported on five practices and hospitals adding to their spine and orthopedic robotics programs in January:
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New Jersey orthopedic practice expands care for women
Morristown, N.J.-based The Pediatric Orthopedic Center, the largest pediatric orthopedic practice in the state, has relaunched its center for female athletes. -
Aurora Spine earns second patent for patient-matched implants
Aurora Spine earned another U.S. patent for its Dexa technology for spine implants, the company said Feb. 5. -
Man who impersonated NBA player in $336M billing scheme sentenced
A New York man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud health insurance companies, the U.S. Justice Department said. -
Alabama surgery center performs 1st total knee replacement
Gulf Orthopaedics surgeon Jay Savage, MD, has performed the first total knee replacement at Infirmary Health's Daphne (Ala.) Surgery Center, according to a Feb. 2 report from Gulf Coast Media. -
Pickleball injuries cost US $377M
Since 2019, pickleball, a racquet sport combining tennis, badminton and table tennis, has been classified as the fastest growing sports in the U.S. -
25 power players in spine
Multiple spine surgeon leaders are advancing the industry through their work and innovations. -
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton adds spine robot
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (N.J.) added the ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, the health system said Feb. 2. -
Here's how much Stryker's CEO is worth
Kevin Lobo has served as CEO of medical device and orthopedic company Stryker since 2012, leading the company to a record-breaking $20 billion in revenue in 2023. -
Orthopedist compensation in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers that provide insight into orthopedist compensation:
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