Today's Top 20 Stories
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Stryker completes acquisition of AI company
Stryker completed its acquisition of care.ai, a virtual care company, according to a Sept. 17 news release. -
Endoscopic spine surgeons compete against learning curves
While endoscopic spine surgery is gaining more attention, a steep learning curve for the minimally invasive technique is holding back its adoption. -
Academy Orthopedics opens 2 new offices
Wayne, N.J.-based Academy Orthopedics, an affiliate of OrthoEast, is opening two new offices in Glen Ridge and West Orange, N.J., according to a Sept. 17 report from roi-nj.com.
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The world's best orthopedic hospitals in 2025: Newsweek
Newsweek has released its annual list of the world's best orthopedic hospitals, recognizing 150 facilities across the globe for 2025. -
The world's 50 best neurosurgery hospitals: Newsweek
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., was named the world's best hospital for neurosurgery on Newsweek's annual "The World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025" list. -
Dr. Kevin Foley named chief medical officer of True Digital Surgery
Neurosurgeon Kevin Foley, MD, was named chief medical officer of True Digital Surgery, the company said Sept. 17. -
Spine company lands $68M investment
Neo Medical, a spine company with an augmented reality platform, raised $68 million in a series B financing round, according to a Sept. 17 news release.
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Tiger Woods' 6 spine surgeries: A timeline
Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his sixth career back surgery in September. -
Spine surgeon accuses OrthoArkansas of overbilling
A spine surgeon has accused its former employer, Little Rock-based OrthoArkansas, of overcharging patients, among other allegations, Arkansas Business reported Sept. 16. -
Newman Regional Health adds orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedic surgeon Jordan Willis, MD, has joined Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health. -
Dr. Mackenzie Neumaier joins New York hospital
Geneva (N.Y.) General Hospital added Mackenzie Neumaier, MD, to its medical staff.
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Biologic injection may not be beneficial for meniscectomy: 5 notes
Bone marrow aspirate injections didn't lead to significant changes for patients who had arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, according to a Sept. 15 study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. -
2 upcoming spine robots: 6 things to know
Stryker's Mako Spine robot is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024, and DePuy Synthes' Velys Spine is expected to be commercially available in 2025. -
2 recent orthopedic data breaches
In the last seven days, two orthopedic practices alerted patients about data breaches. In both cases, sensitive data including names, medical information and Social Security numbers may have been accessed. -
How 1 spine surgeon pitched – and won support for – endoscopic procedures
Ryan Sauber, MD, began performing uniportal endoscopic spine surgery at Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network in May and is navigating the successes and challenges coming along. -
Dr. David Bizousky performs 100th robotic knee replacement
David Bizousky, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (Pa.), has completed 100 robotic-assisted knee replacements. -
What factors affect lumbar spinal fusion costs?
Single-level lumbar spinal fusion costs are determined by a variety of factors, but surgeon decisions play a significant role, according to a study in the September 2024 issue of The Spine Journal. -
Twin Cities Orthopedics robbed, three charged
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly stealing three safes full of drugs from Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina, Minn., according to a Sept. 13 report from the Minnesota Star-Tribune. -
7 years of biportal endoscopic spine: What 1 surgeon has learned
Daniel Park, MD, has performed biportal endoscopic spine surgery for seven years, and part of mastering the technique boiled down to the basics. -
AOFAS installs Dr. David Thordarson as president
David Thordarson, MD, has been installed as president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
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