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Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron adds upper-extremity specialist
Chad Amato, MD, a hand and upper-extremity surgeon, has joined Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron (Mich.). -
Mercy Washington adds robotic knee replacements
Mercy Washington (Mo.) has added robotic-assisted knee replacements, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Warren County Record. -
The next phase of endoscopic spine surgery
Robotics is among several factors that will be crucial to the future of endoscopic spine surgery.
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Dr. Mark Prevost adds minimally invasive spine operations at Alabama facility
Mark Prevost II, MD, a surgeon at the Jasper-based Alabama Back Institute, has become the third physician in the state to offer minimally invasive spine operations, according to a Sept. 6 report from CBS affiliate WIAT. -
Biologics to help push spine device market growth
Growing biologics portfolios will play a key role in pushing the spine surgery device market in the coming years, according to a report from Coherent Market Insights. -
Medtronic's spine robot: 5 things to know
Mazor X is Medtronic's flagship spine robot, and its Stealth edition includes enabling technologies including navigation, 3-D imaging, robotics and powered surgical tools. -
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine adds 2 spine surgeons
Carmel, Ind.-based Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine added spinal neurosurgeons Miracle Anokwute, MD, and Paul Page, MD.
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Why 1 physician made the decision to grow his orthopedic practice in 2024
In August, Miami-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center added its first associate, orthopedic surgeon Joel Peterson, MD. -
5 highest paid orthopedic surgeons in Washington, DC
The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C., earns $1,172,700, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Orthopedic practice wins $25.6M verdict in noncompete lawsuit
Houston-based Fondren Orthopedic received a $25.6 million jury verdict in a breach of contract case against HCA Healthcare, the practice's attorneys said. -
Broward Health Medical Center adds Medtronic StealthStation 8
Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., added Medtronic's StealthStation 8 minimally invasive surgery system, South Florida Hospital News reported Sept. 5.
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The advice that helped 1 spine surgeon learn endoscopic techniques
Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai's endoscopic spine program is less than two years old, and Corey Walker, MD, has played a key role in growing the service line. -
Think Surgical's robot approved for Zimmer Biomet knee implants
Think Surgical's TMini robot was FDA cleared for use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona knee replacement system. -
Inflation bites at orthopedics' bottom line
Inflation is putting pressure on operations at hospitals and ASCs alike –– and orthopedics are no different. -
How obesity rules, weight loss medications complicate orthopedic care
While the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons do not have hard body-mass index cutoffs for operating on patients, many providers have their own self-imposed cutoffs, according to a Sept. 4 report from The New York Times. -
The biggest concerns in orthopedics in next 10 years
Three orthopedic leaders shared their biggest concerns in the industry over the next decade with Becker's: -
Dr. Prashant Deshmane joins Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System Orthopedic Group has added Prashant Deshmane, MD, according to a Sept. 4 report by Daily Sentinel. -
Athens Orthopedic Clinic opens new facility
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic has opened a 23,600-square-foot facility in Greensboro, Ga., according to a Sept. 5 report from the Lake Oconee Breeze. -
Meet the physicians who care for the NFL's 14 highest-paid players
Jared Goff, quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has been named the highest-paid NFL player in 2024, with an on-field contract reaching $80.6 million, according to a Sept. 5 report from Forbes. -
30 orthopedic surgeon moves in August | 2024
Here are 30 orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices or added to their titles, as reported by Becker's in August:
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