Today's Top 20 Stories
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How 1 spine surgeon weighed a critical career move
About a decade ago, Yu-Po Lee, MD, made the decision to move from the University of California San Diego to the University of California Irvine. He shared the factors that went into that decision, along with advice for other spine surgeons considering a career move. -
Dr. Choi Gun partners with 5D spine surgery company
Spine surgeon Choi Gun, MD, and his spinal medtech company AllThatSpine, has partnered with Veyond Metaverse, an industry leader in 5D digital surgery and extended reality technology. -
Mercy Health finalizes orthopedic acquisition
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health has finalized its planned acquisition of Paducah-based Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, according to a Jan. 20 report from the Times Leader.
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Columbia Orthopaedic Group adds podiatry practice
Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group added podiatry on Jan. 1 when Robert "Scott" Foster, DPM, joined the practice. -
5 things to know about Globus Medical's CEO
Dan Scavilla is CEO of Globus Medical, which merged with spine devicemaker NuVasive in 2023. -
Southern Orthopedic Associates to pay $660K to settle class action lawsuit
Paducah-based Southern Orthopedic Associates, otherwise known as the Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, has agreed to pay $660,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect patient information from a 2021 cyberattack, according to a Jan. 19 report from Top Class Actions. -
Endoscopic spine surgery is more expensive for hospitals than open procedures, study shows
Endoscopic spine surgery costs more for hospitals than open surgical procedures but is associated with fewer complications for patients, according to a study published in the January edition of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine.
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How emerging spine surgeons, value-based care can win
Hyun Bae, MD, has his eyes on the evolution of outpatient spine surgery and value-based care. And one key element to their trajectories will be physician control. -
The trends orthopedics must leave behind to move forward
Prior authorizations for medical care, violence against healthcare workers and declining reimbursements are all trends that one orthopedic surgeon believes should be left behind. -
5 hospitals, health systems adding orthopedic robots in 3 weeks
Here are five hospitals and health systems adding spine and orthopedic robots that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 29: -
Exactech's implant troubles continue in 2024
Since orthopedic devicemaker Exactech began recalling hip, knee and ankle implants in 2021, the company has faced a wave of lawsuits from patients. Now, the FDA has issued a new warning regarding the company's shoulder joint replacement system.
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Zimmer Biomet's orthobiologics acquisition: 1 year later
In February, Zimmer Biomet closed on the acquisition of orthobiologics company Embody for $155 million. Embody focuses on soft tissue healing, and its portfolio includes the Tapestry biointegrative implant for tendon healing and Tapestry RC implant for rotator cuff repair. -
Cost of total hip replacement in the 30 largest US cities
Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total hip replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
Spine leaders question insurer's cervical arthrodesis policy
Aetna's reimbursement policy for structural allografts in cervical arthrodesis is concerning two leaders at the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery. -
5 LGBTQ+ orthopedic surgeons to know
Orthopedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties with regards to women, people of color and LGBTQ+ surgeons. Organizations such as Pride Ortho are working to change that. -
Stryker's big 2023
From the launch of new orthopedic applications to new executive leader nominations and appointments, it has been a big year for medtech company Stryker. -
St. Joseph Hospital uses $2M donation on orthopedic robot
Bangor, Maine-based St. Joseph Hospital has received a $2 million donation to boost its orthopedic program, according to a Jan. 18 report from the Bangor Daily News. -
The trends orthopedic surgeons hope disappear in 2024
Some healthcare trends are best left in the past. -
7 things to know about Stryker's CEO
Kevin Lobo began his tenure as Stryker's CEO in 2012. Here are seven things to know about him: -
ChoiceSpine shuffles leadership roles
ChoiceSpine's founders and co-Presidents Marty Altshuler and Rick Henson are now executive advisors of the company after 18 years, according to a Jan. 18 news release.
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