According to "Deloitte's 2013 Survey of U.S. Physicians: Physician perspectives about healthcare reform and the future of the medical profession" report, 73 percent of surgical specialists believe that it's "likely" or "very likely" hospitals and physicians will become more integrated over the next one to three years.

The Food and Drug Administration issued 13 spine-related device clearances in March.

Medicrea reported a net profit loss of 1.2 percent in 2012.

Eric Gardner, MD, recently joined Regional West Physicians Clinic-Orthopaedics in Scottsbluff, Neb., according to a report by The Sidney Sun-Telegraph.

Four spine surgeons discuss spine-related research.

The Food and Drug Administration granted 25 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in January.

Johnson & Johnson's acquisition of Sythnes contributed to 5.6 percent to worldwide operational sales growth, net of the divestiture of the DePuy trauma business necessary for the acquisition.

Stryker reported 5.5 percent net sales growth during the fourth quarter of 2012 to $2.3 billion and 4.2 percent full year net sales growth to $8.7 billion.

Here are 15 orthopedic surgeries for professional athletes, including the surgeons who performed them.

The average per capita expenditure for a professional service was $1,566 and surgery made up 17.4 percent of spending, according to an HCCI report.