Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dr. Alex Vaccaro on what's next for spinal cord injury care
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has been at the forefront of spine care, and recently a team partnered with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in the same city to develop a device for paralysis patients called NuroSleeve. -
Johnson & Johnson MedTech inks distribution deal with Responsive Arthroscopy
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has entered into an exclusive commercial distribution agreement with Responsive Arthroscopy, a medical device company specializing in sports soft tissue repair solutions. -
Which states see the highest rates of unnecessary spine surgery?
New Hampshire and Arkansas were found to have the highest rates of unnecessary spinal fusions and/or laminectomies and vertebroplasties, respectively, according to a Nov. 14 report from the Lown Institute.
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Devicemakers pour millions into unnecessary spine cases: Lown Institute
A total of 3,454 physicians performed "a measurable number" of low-value spine surgeries, and in that time they received a total $64 million from device and drug companies, the Lown Institute found. -
Centinel Spine's prodisc L gets payer coverage in mid-Atlantic region
Two major commercial payers in the mid-Atlantic region have expanded coverage for Centinel Spine's 1- and 2-level lumbar total disc replacement procedures. -
Former professional tennis player undergoes 2 hip replacements at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute
Former professional tennis player Fernando Perez has undergone two hip replacements at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. -
Unnecessary spine cases cost Medicare $2B over 3 years: Lown Institute
Between 2019 and 2021, more than 200,000 unnecessary spine surgeries cost Medicare an estimated $2 billion, according to an analysis from the Lown Institute.
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Spine surgeons keep up with 'dynamic field' of implants, devices
With the regular onset of new devices and technologies, spine surgeons are using a variety of strategies to stay on top of the latest products. -
Sanford Health takes ownership of Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health is becoming the parent company of Black Hills Surgical Hospital and Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center, and those entities will transition to nonprofit status, the health system said. -
6 new orthopedic practices in Texas
Here are six orthopedic surgery practices that have opened in Texas since July: -
Dr. Michal Klek joins Beebe Healthcare
Michal Klek, MD, has joined Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare to provide orthopedic surgery.
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The gap ASCs need to watch amid orthopedic outpatient growth
As more orthopedic cases move to the outpatient setting, ASC leaders should continue to deepen their focus on optimizing patient care, Nyleen Flores said. -
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics data breach lawsuit dropped
A class action lawsuit against Exeter, N.H.-based Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics for a data breach that impacted nearly 90,000 patients has been dropped, according to a Nov. 13 report from Bloomberg Law. -
6 recent orthobiologics updates
From company acquisitions to FDA nods, here are six key updates in orthobiologics since Oct. 4. -
10 medtech notes: Orthofix, Zimmer Biomet and more
From quarterly earnings updates to payment developments, here are 10 key developments from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Nov. 6. -
Lakers player faces setbacks following knee arthroscopy
Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood has developed soreness in his left knee in preparing for the season, which is expected to complicate his recovery from multiple surgeries, according to a Nov. 12 report from Hoops Rumors. -
SI-Bone revenue grows 19% in Q3: 5 notes
SI-Bone, a spine medtech company focused on sacropelvic disorders, saw an increase in its third quarter revenue, according to financial results posted Nov. 13. -
Zimmer Biomet partners with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Zimmer Biomet is partnering with Arnold Schwarzenegger, naming him as Chief Movement Officer, the medtech company said Nov. 13. -
Good Samaritan Hospital adds spine navigation
San Jose, Calif.-based Good Samaritan Hospital added surgical navigation and imaging technology for spine surgery, according to a Nov. 12 news release shared with Becker's. -
Hoag Orthopedic Institute names inaugural director of shoulder reconstruction
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has named Hafiz Kassam, MD, as its inaugural director of its shoulder reconstruction program.
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