While it depends on the practice, many orthopedic surgeons will not operate on patients who have a body mass index higher than 40. 

A recent study from Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health found that more than a third of pediatric orthopedic cases transferred to hospitals could have been avoided through the use of telemedicine. 

On Jan. 7, New York City-based NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Orthopedics announced final plans to acquire Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York. 

On New Year's Day in 2023 Jason Sansone, MD, was with his team in an empty office eating Jimmy John's sandwiches for lunch and talking about the start of their new practice – Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin.

Honolulu has been named the best city for active lifestyles in 2025, while North Las Vegas, Nev., has been named the worst, according to a Jan. 8 WalletHub report. 

Emmanuel Hostin, MD, orthopedic surgeon and owner of New York City-based Hostin Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is among the defendants named in a $450 million insurance fraud scheme, according to a Jan. 8 report from Coming Soon.

Wichita, Kan.-based Advanced Orthopaedic Associates has opened a new office and partnered with the Hurt! mobile application, according to a Jan. 8 report from The Wichita Eagle.

From new partnerships to acquisitions, here are four key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Jan. 1.

NewYork-Presbyterian opened Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral in New York City's Hudson Yards neighborhood, the hospital said Jan. 8.

Long Island, N.Y.-based pain management physician Timothy Groth, MD, has partnered with private equity group Confluence Healthcare Partners and Skyline Investors to form a new physician management services organization. 

At the start of 2025, spine surgeons discuss the words that will define their specialty in the year.

Neurosurgeon Stephen Johnson, MD, joined Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Brain and Spine, according to a Jan. 7 news release published on Tapinto.net.  

Los Angeles-based Commons Clinic has expanded its network coverage to all major health plans in California, the group said Jan. 8.

Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health has added neurosurgeon Brian Anderson, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Benny Seto, MD, according to a Jan. 7 report from Muddy River News. 

Jackson, Wyo.-based Teton Orthopaedics has filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, according to a Jan. 7 press release from JD Supra.

Moscow, Idaho-based Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic has partnered with Pullman (Idaho) Regional Hospital to open Orthopedic Express Care services in Pullman, according to a Jan. 7 report from Big Country News.

Think Surgical's TMini robot was used with Medacta International's GMK Sphere implant for the first time, the robotics company said Jan. 7. 

Spine surgeons working with academic spine programs should remember their "true north"— exceptional patient care — to stay strong in the new year, Ali Baaj, MD, said.

Spine technology, robotics and artificial intelligence are at a pivotal point, and two key considerations will play a role in their future, Ali Baaj, MD, said.

Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has added orthopedic surgeon Mitchell John II, MD, to its team, according to a Jan. 6 LinkedIn post.