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  1. Orthopedic, spine practice moves in the West during Q3

    Here are seven orthopedic and spine practice openings, mergers, and partnerships happening in the West, as reported by Becker's during the third quarter of 2024:
  2. Indiana orthopedic practice expands app to entire service region

    Elkhart-based Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana has made the Hurt! orthopedic mobile app free to everyone in Michiana, a region that encompasses Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan, according to an Oct. 15 report from CBS affiliate WSBT. 
  3. Tetrous earns patent for bone fiber implants

    Tetrous, a start-up focused on bone-to-tendon healing following orthopedic surgery, has earned a fourth patent related to its EnFix family of demineralized cortical bone fiber implants.

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  1. 75% of patients likely to recommend their orthopedic surgeon

    Patient experience scores rose across all settings in 2024, from ASCs to medical practices to hospital and emergency departments, according to an Aug. 20 report from Press Ganey. 
  2. Johnson & Johnson's orthopedics in Q3: 4 notes

    Johnson & Johnson, along with its orthopedic company, DePuy Synthes, saw multiple product advancements and growth in the third quarter.
  3. 3D navigation vs. robots: Which has better precision in lumbar spine surgery?

    Spine robots and 3D-navigated technology have been popular among surgeons for pedicle screw placement, but precision can vary between the two across spinal levels, according to a study in the October issue of The Spine Journal.
  4. 8 professional athletes having orthopedic surgery

    Here are eight professional athletes who saw leading orthopedic surgeons since Sept. 1.
  1. Lions defensive end undergoes surgery at Baylor White Medical Center

    Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has undergone surgery at Dallas-based Baylor White Medical Center to repair a fractured tibia and fibula, according to an Oct. 14 report from NBC Sports.
  2. Speaking the language of business can help spine surgeons, hospitals align goals

    Spine surgeons and hospitals have different operational goals, but there are ways they can communicate stronger and more effectively to reach common ground.
  3. Connecticut Orthopaedics consolidates 2 locations

    Hamden-based Connecticut Orthopaedics combined two of its locations in Orange, Conn.
  4. 6 orthopedic mergers to know in 2024

    Here are six major orthopedic mergers to know from 2024: 
  1. Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher

    Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Gavin Stone, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to an Oct. 12 report by K8 News.
  2. 7 practices adding endoscopic spine surgery in 1 year

    Endoscopic spine surgery offers a minimally invasive option for patients with less blood loss, quicker recovery times and fewer adverse outcomes. 
  3. Awake spine surgery in 2024: 5 notes

    Awake spine surgery is slowly growing and is expected to play an increased role in the specialty.
  4. OrthoCincy adds 3 surgeons

    Edgewood, Ky.-based OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine added three orthopedic surgeons, according to an Oct. 11 email shared with Becker's.
  5. Mayo Clinic adds 2 orthopedic surgeons

    New Prague, Minn-based Mayo Clinic Health System added two surgeons to its orthopedic surgery and sports medicine department.
  6. Johnson & Johnson launches orthopedic trauma plating system

    Johnson & Johnson MedTech began the first phase of launching its Volt Variable Angle Optimized Locking Technology Plating System.
  7. Dr. Dan Cooper operates on Seattle Mariners player

    Dan Cooper, MD, performed knee surgery on Jorge Polanco, an infielder for the Seattle Mariners.
  8. Almost 6% of orthopedic surgeons leave 1st practice within 2 years

    Approximately 5.7% of orthopedic surgeons leave their first practice within two years, according to an Oct. 10 report from Helio based on a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The finding contradicts prevailing opinion that "50%" leave their first practice within that time frame, according to the report.
  9. Akron Children’s orthopedics department taps chair

    Akron (Ohio) Children's orthopedics department has named pediatric orthopedic surgeon Julie Samora, MD, PhD, as its new department chair. 

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