Today's Top 20 Stories
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The limits of employment: Why 1 surgeon ventured out on his own
Bethwel Raore, MD, overcame several challenges in 2020 to start his own practice — Columbus, Ga.-based APEX Spine & Neurosurgery. -
4 spine, orthopedic biologics updates
From product debuts and approvals, here are four key updates from orthobiologic companies since June 4. -
Mighty Oak Medical, Medacta resolve spine instrument patent dispute
Mighty Oak Medical and Medacta entered a settlement and license agreement to end a patent dispute related to patient-specific pedicle guides, according to an Aug. 28 news release.
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LMH Health adds 4 spine, orthopedic physicians
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health has added or contracted with 36 new physicians and advanced practice providers so far in 2024, including a handful of musculoskeletal specialists. -
OrthoVirginia surgeon 1st in state to complete 100 AR procedures
Shane McGowan, MD, a spine surgeon at Richmond-based OrthoVirginia, has become the first in the state to complete 100 spine surgeries using augmented reality navigation, according to an Aug. 27 LinkedIn post. -
The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics plans new facility
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based The Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics plans to build a new two-story, 38,000-square-foot facility, according to an Aug. 25 report from the Chattanoogan.com. -
Midwest Orthopaedics hires new foot-and-ankle surgeon
Orthopedic surgeon Edward Hur, MD, will join Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush beginning Sept. 3.
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Arkansas system adds Dr. Austin Cole
Orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Austin Cole, MD, has joined Conway (Ark.) Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, according to an Aug. 27 report by Arkansas Money & Politics. -
The meetings that keep Cedars-Sinai's spine faculty strong
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has remained a leader in spine surgery on the West Coast, and its department co-directors said they focus on keeping their staff sharp. -
Stryker, Orthofix and more: 8 medtech notes
From product launches to approvals and a new acquisition, here are eight key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Aug. 21. -
Johnson & Johnson, LifeNet Health launch new spine, orthopedic allograft
LifeNet Health, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson MedTech, launched the PliaFX Pak bone allograft in the U.S., according to an Aug. 27 news release shared with Becker's.
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Bone allograft woes continue for spine company
Elutia, formerly Aziyo Biologics, has continued to face litigation related to spine biologics allegedly linked to tuberculosis infections that were recalled in recent years. -
Spine surgeon donates $120M to UCLA
Spine surgeon and philanthropist Gary Michelson, MD, and his wife, Alya, donated $120 million to the University of California Los Angeles for its California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. -
Former employee slams orthobiologic for 'incentivized fraud' in lawsuit
One of 10 former MiMedx employees involved in a noncompete lawsuit has filed counterclaims against the company. -
Stryker's spending spree: 4 acquisitions to know
In 2024 Stryker made four key acquisitions to grow its spine, orthopedic and medtech portfolios. -
Kentucky hospital adds new endoscopic spine technology
Louisville, Ky.-based UofL Health – Medical Center East is the first in the state to add Elliquence technology for endoscopic spine surgery. -
Where do spine robots shine, falter in lumbar pedicle screw placement?
Facet joint violation by pedicle screws under robotic guidance was reduced at some parts of the lumbar spine compared to CT navigation during lumbar spine surgery, according to a study published Aug. 12 in The Spine Journal. -
2 recent spine settlements to know
Becker's reported on two spine-related settlements in the last 30 days. -
Spine Wave launches expandable interbody device
Spine Wave has launched its new Exceed biplanar expandable interbody device featuring TiCell Nano Advanced Surface Technology. -
WellSpan expands, relocates orthopedic services
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is relocating and expanding its orthopedic services in Hanover, Pa.
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