Today's Top 20 Stories
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Remembering 11 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2023
This year, Becker's reported on 11 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died this year including founders, leaders and physicians respected by colleagues and patients. -
5 awake spine surgery milestones in 24 months
Awake spine surgery has slowly grown since the beginning of 2022. Here are five milestones to know: -
Ulrich Medical gets expanded indications for minimally invasive spine system
Ulrich Medica USA earned FDA clearance to expand indications for its Momemtum and Momentum minimally invasive posterior spine systems, the company said Dec. 20.
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Here are the spine, orthopedic robots to look forward to in 2024
Spine and orthopedic devicemakers are ramping up their robotics efforts and have ambitious plans for the year ahead. -
5 medtech notes: Premia Spine, Stryker and more
Here five developments from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Dec. 13: -
Henry Schein dips into orthopedic market
Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release. -
6 places adding smart knee replacements in 2023
Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.
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Hall of Famers' orthopedic surgeon Dr. Billy Bundrick dies at 85
Orthopedic surgeon and Louisiana Tech Hall of Famer Billy Bundrick, MD, has died at the age of 85, according to a Dec. 13 report from the Shreveport Times. -
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics acquires 7-physician practice
Bethesda, Md.-based The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics acquired Winchester (Va.) Orthopaedic Associates, The Daily Record reported Dec. 19. -
AI, Ozempic and noncompetes: The trends to watch in 2024
As 2023 comes to a close and orthopedic and spine specialists, CEOs and administrators nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on. -
Orlando Health opens new orthopedic clinic
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has opened a new Orlando-based medical pavilion, Orlando Health Medical Pavilion — Randal Park.
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9 orthopedic, spine projects to look forward to in 2024
There are multiple spine and orthopedic practices that are planning to open new clinic locations in 2024. Here are nine to know: -
10 athletes undergoing spine surgery in 2023
Here are 10 athletes undergoing spine surgery that Becker's has reported on in 2023: -
OHSU team performs 1st awake spinal surgery
Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University has successfully completed its first awake spinal surgery, led by Josiah Orina, MD, associate professor of neurological surgery, and Kevin Blaine, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology. -
8 orthopedic diversity initiatives making waves in 2023
While diversity in healthcare is improving, orthopedic and orthopedic spine surgery remain two of the least diverse specialties when it comes to positions held by women and people of color. -
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar undergoes hip surgery at UCLA Medical Center
Basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering after undergoing hip surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a Dec. 18 report from CBS Sports. -
2 recent orthopedic surgeon suspensions
Becker's in the last two weeks reported on two orthopedic surgeons who had their licenses suspended: -
Bayhealth orthopedic surgeon dies at 49
Trinity Pilkington, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Bayhealth in Dover, Del., died at the age of 49 while attending a conference in Florida, according to a Dec. 18 report from Milford Live. -
Nova Ortho and Spine opens 10th Florida location
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Nova Ortho and Spine has opened its 10th location in the state in Port St. Lucie. -
County officials to buy former Tennessee orthopedic ASC
County officials have announced plans to purchase the former Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery in Chattanooga, Tenn., according to a Dec. 14 report from chattanoogan.com.
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