Today's Top 20 Stories
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From market consolidation to insurance 'nightmares': What is getting easier, and harder, about running an orthopedic practice in 2024
Orthopedic and spine practices face a growing number of challenges in 2024, from market consolidation to workforce shortages to a growing number of insurance denials. -
DOJ reaches $138.7M settlement with Larry Nassar victims
The U.S. Justice Department settled 139 administrative claims from sexual abuse allegations by former physician and USA Gymnastics official Larry Nassar, the agency said April 23. -
3 keys to 1 orthopedic leader's success
A people-centric approach to leadership is something all healthcare leaders should embrace, according to Allison Roditi, vice president of orthopedic services at New York City-based Catholic Health.
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Dr. Jonathan Glashow, Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas operate on New Jersey NHL player
Jonathan Glashow, MD, and Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, operated on New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier, the NHL said April 23. -
SAIL Fusion's SI joint fusion system gets FDA nod
SAIL Fusion earned FDA clearance for its BowTie sacroiliac joint fusion system, the devicemaker said April 23. -
'Time will tell': What will be orthopedic private equity's long-term reputation?
Private equity in orthopedics has the specialty split on its benefits and concerns. The phenomenon is still relatively new, but some physicians are already thinking about the long-term effect it will have on the industry. -
Centinel Spine sees 'momentum' in Q1 disc replacement sales
Centinel Spine saw worldwide disc replacement revenue of $20.9 million in the first quarter of 2024.
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Orthopedics lean into mental health
Orthopedic surgeons train to treat the musculoskeletal system. In recent years they have also explored ways to address mental health. -
What's new with spine, orthopedic robots?
Here are five developments in the robotics space that spine and orthopedic leaders should know: -
Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics relocates
Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics has relocated and is celebrating the addition of the Iovera system for knee pain, according to an April 22 report from Nevada Business. -
8 spine, orthopedic robotics updates in 60 days
Here are eight updates in the spine and orthopedic robotics spaces, including practices adding robots, surgeon milestones and a FDA approval, that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 22:
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Alliance Spine and Pain adds behavioral health screenings
Atlanta-based Alliance Spine and Pain Centers has implemented a regular behavioral health screening for all of its patients using MHT's SmarTest platform. -
Wearable tech assesses surgeon posture during surgery
Wearable technology helped assess postures in neurosurgeons during procedures to address fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders while operating, according to a study published April 19 in the Journal of Neurosurgery. -
Hyalex Orthopaedics treats first patients with knee cartilage system
The first cases using Hyalex Orthopaedics' knee cartilage system were completed as part of in-human clinical trials, the company said April 22. -
Dr. Adam Kanter named executive medical director of neuroscience institute
Adam Kanter, MD, was named executive medical director of Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, Calif. -
What 1 orthopedic surgeon is excited, nervous for in orthopedics
Venkat Perumal, MD, sees incredible potential in orthopedic innovation and minimally invasive surgery. But some aspects of technological innovation also make him nervous. -
Mayfield Brain & Spine adds Dr. Ryan Godinsky
Spine surgeon Ryan Godinsky, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine to treat patients at Mayfield's Springboro, Ohio, office, which will open later this spring. -
Apple Vision Pro used in its 1st Brazilian orthopedic surgery
Bruno Gobbato, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Jaraguá Hospital in Brazil, has become the first surgeon in the country to use the Apple Vision Pro during a shoulder arthroscopy, according to an April 19 report from 9to5Mac. -
The medtech giants dominating orthopedics
Here are five medtech companies making waves in orthopedics: -
New Mexico hospital severs ties with Nexus Health orthopedic surgeons
Tensions are rising after Santa Fe, N.M.-based Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center revoked privileges for two orthopedic physicians and three pain specialists with Santa Fe-based Nexus Health, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported April 20.
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