Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center has entered into a partnership with Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin, according to an Aug. 6 report from the Watertown Daily Times.

Midtown Orthopedics has signed a seven-year lease extension on a 15,000-square-foot space in downtown New York City, according to an Aug. 6 report from the Commercial Observer.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's spine program has helped the hospital remain a national leader, and leaders continue looking for ways to grow, Andrew Sama, MD, said.

Globus Medical saw net sales of $629.7 million in the second quarter, according to financial results posted Aug. 7.

Zimmer Biomet's second quarter sales reached $1.9 billion, according to financial results posted Aug. 7. 

Zimmer Biomet signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoGrid Systems.

The next step for Orthofix's 7D Flash navigation for spine is outpatient, CEO Massimo Calafiore said in an Aug. 6 earnings call.

Two Alphatec executives acquired more shares of company stock, according to Aug. 5 Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 

Surgeons from Johnstown, Pa.-based Conemaugh Physician Group's Western Pennsylvania Orthopedics practice have completed the first meniscal transplant surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, according to an Aug. 5 report from CBS affiliate WTAJ.

Bowling Green, Ohio-based Wood County Hospital has purchased an ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, according to an Aug. 5 report from Bowling Green Independent Media.

Michael Laird, MD, orthopedic surgeon at San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group, is facing a lawsuit for allegedly replacing a knee with hardware that he knew was too big, according to an Aug. 5 report from The Tribune.

Two spine medtech companies secured financing to support their growth.

Gresham, Ore.-based Advantage Orthopedic and Sports Medicine notified patients of a data breach that was discovered in February.

Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics opened its eighth location in Cedar Rapids, The Gazette reported Aug. 6. 

The average orthopedic surgeon starting salaries ranged from $500,000 on the low end and $815,000 on the higher end in 2023/2024, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.

Orthopedic surgeons billed an average of $9,809,514 to commercial payers in 2023, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report.

The Joint Commission recognizes health systems across the U.S. with a gold seal of approval for various specialties, including spine and hip-related measures, based on a number of performance measures. 

A second patient received a Neuralink implant, USA Today reported Aug. 5.  

Clinton, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Huff Orthopedics & Sports Medicine joined Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health.

Orthopedic surgeons have the highest average starting salary among several specialties, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.