Today's Top 20 Stories
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Life Spine earns FDA clearance for spinal fixation system
Medical device manufacturer Life Spine has earned clearance from the FDA to market its ARx SAI spinal fixation system. -
Dr. Lisa Lattanza tapped for Yale orthopedic leadership role
Lisa Lattanza, MD, has been appointed the Ensign Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine. -
The 'quiet successes' driving Stryker's robotic growth
Stryker's robotic software has been an important force behind Mako's growth, CEO Kevin Lobo said in a July 30 second quarter earnings call.
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West Virginia hospital adds spine, neurosurgery services
Houman Khosrovi, MD, joined Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health Medical Center to introduce spine and neurosurgery services, the hospital said July 31. -
Camber Spine earns FDA nod for SPIRA-A device
Camber Spine earned FDA 510(k) approval for its Spira-A integrated fixation system. -
OssiGraft Prime used in first orthopedic case
Ossium Health's OssiGraft Prime was used in its first successful case, the orthobiologic company said July 30. -
5 spine surgeon moves in July
Here are five spine surgeons who joined new groups or added to their titles in July.
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Smith+Nephew partners with HOPCo to provide AI analytics to ASCs, physicians
Smith+Nephew has partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co., a value-based care and outcomes management company, to offer AI-powered analytics and data. -
Stryker's orthopedic sales rise 8.5% in Q2: 6 notes
Stryker saw an 8.5% year-over-year increase in net sales during the second quarter of 2024, according to financial results posted July 30. -
Orthopedics among case types accounting for highest opioid prescriptions: Study
For patients 45 to 65 years old, orthopedic cases accounted for four out of five procedures accounting for the highest proportions of postoperative opioid prescriptions, according to a study published June 26 in JAMA Network Open. -
UCLA receives $2M grant for spinal cord injury research
The University of California Los Angeles received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to support spinal cord injury research, according to a July 30 news release.
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Orthopedic Associates of Long Island extends lease
Orthopedic Associates of Long Island has signed a long-term lease extension for its offices in East Setauket, N.Y., according to a July 30 report from Long Island Business News. -
Best neurosurgery hospitals in the Midwest: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for neurology and neurosurgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, 12 are located in the Midwest. -
2 Hospital for Special Surgery leaders on the most 'exciting and opportune' area of spine
Biologics holds numerous possibilities for the future of spine surgery, and leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery are exploring ways it can be leveraged. -
The state of total disc replacement in 3 insights
Reimbursements have been a pain point for many spine and orthopedic surgeons in recent years, and their changes have affected how care and business is done. -
The Oregon Clinic Neurosurgery & Spine West adds spine surgeon
The Oregon Clinic Neurosurgery & Spine West in Portland added spine surgeon Aqib Zehri, MD, according to a July 29 LinkedIn post. -
CMS to finalize new episode-based pay model for spinal fusions, joint replacements
CMS proposed the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, a new five-year, episode-based payment model affecting orthopedics and spine, in April and the final rule is expected to drop soon. -
Stryker spine guidance software earns FDA clearance
Stryker's Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance 5 Software featuring Copilot has earned 510(k) clearance from the FDA. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay: Independent vs. hospital-owned practices
Orthopedic surgeon salary varies based on the practice setting, according to data from Physicians Thrive. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay vs. CMS rates since 2020
Since 2020, orthopedic surgeon pay has climbed, but the CMS physician conversion factor has steadily decreased over the last four years.
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