Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Neurosurgeon, neuroscientist who helped paralyzed man walk named to Time 100 list

    Carly Behm -
    Neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch, MD, and neuroscientist Grégoire Courtine, PhD, were named on Time's 2024 100 Most Influential People list for their work to help a spinal cord injury patient walk.

  2. Dr. Liam Bosch joins Flagstaff Bone and Joint location

    Claire Wallace -
    Liam Bosch, MD, a joint replacement specialist and revision surgeon, will join Flagstaff Bone and Joint's Cottonwood (Ariz.) location in May, according to a May 2 report from the Arizona Daily Sun.

  3. Former Orlando Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Ray dies at 71

    Claire Wallace -
    Naples, Fla.-based orthopedic surgeon James Ray, MD, died on April 24 at the age of 71, according to his May 1 obituary.

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  1. How much 4 Globus Medical execs were paid since 2021

    Carly Behm -
    Globus Medical CEO Daniel Scavilla's salary rose to $4.6 million in 2023, according to the company's April 26 Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing.

  2. What spine surgeons expect for the future of value-based care

    Carly Behm -
    Value-based care has seen some growth in spine and orthopedics, with some groups embracing the payment model.

  3. Ousted Orthofix execs seek arbitration

    Carly Behm -
    Three former Orthofix executives who were fired in 2023 filed arbitration claims alleging wrongful termination, the medtech company said in its April 29 proxy statement.

  4. Spinal Simplicity's SI joint system gets FDA clearance

    Carly Behm -
    Spinal Simpicity's Patriot-SI posterior implant system for sacroiliac joint fusion earned FDA 510(k) clearance.

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  1. Former WWE star needs double knee, shoulder replacement

    Claire Wallace -
    Former World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling star turned commentator Taz needs a double knee and double shoulder replacement, according to a May 1 report from Wrestle Zone.

  2. West Texas Orthopedics adds Iovera treatment

    Claire Wallace -
    Midland-based West Texas Orthopedics has become the first practice in the area to add Iovera treatment to assist in chronic knee pain and post-op pain control for patients undergoing total knee replacement, according to a May 1 report from MRT.com.

  3. Allegheny Health Network, Highmark Health cut ribbon on $6.5M sports medicine facility

    Claire Wallace -
    Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health have cut the ribbon on a $6.5 million sports medicine and sports performance training facility at the Erie (Pa.) Sports Center, according to a May 1 report from Erie News Now. 

  4. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush adds endoscopic spine surgery

    Claire Wallace -
    Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has added endoscopic spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure. 

  1. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix earns $937,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  2. Stryker's Mako Spine now projected for Q4 launch: 5 earnings call notes

    Carly Behm -
    Stryker is making strides in its spine robot launch and saw strong spine business growth in the first quarter of 2024, leaders said in an April 30 earnings call.

  3. How 8 spine, orthopedic billionaires built their fortunes

    Riz Hatton -
    Eight individuals with ties to spine and orthopedics were named to Forbes' 38th annual World's Billionaires list.

  4. 4 new OrthoIndy clinics in 1 year

    Claire Wallace -
    Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy has had a big year when it comes to expanding its footprint in the state. 

  5. Rothman cuts Q1 expenses by 11%

    Carly Behm -
    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute reduced its expenses 11.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023.

  6. Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout to undergo knee surgery

    Claire Wallace -
    Los Angeles Angels player Mike Trout is set to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to an April 30 report from NBC Sports Chicago. 

  7. Cervical disc replacement vs. MIS cervical foraminotomy: Which is better?

    Carly Behm -
    Cervical disc replacement may have advantages over minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy to treat cervical radiculopathy, according to a study published in the May 2024 issue of The Spine Journal.

  8. 9 medtech notes: Medtronic, Stryker and more

    Carly Behm -
    From layoffs to quarterly updates, here are nine updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since April 24.

  9. 5 spine surgeon moves in April

    Carly Behm -
    Banner Health and Hoag are among the places that promoted spine surgeons or added new physicians.

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