Today's Top 20 Stories
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Number of top-ranked orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery hospitals in each state
U.S. News & World Report recently released its top 50 hospitals for both neurology and neurosurgery as well as orthopedic surgery for 2024 and 2025. -
Providence to cut sports medicine fellowship, reduce family medicine slots
Family Medicine Residency Spokane (Wash.), part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, plans to cut its sports medicine fellowship next year along with a transitional one-year program for residents, according to a July 24 report from The Spokesman-Review. -
Why 5 orthopedic, spine companies have filed for bankruptcy
From economic difficulties to malpractice suits, here is why these five orthopedic and spine companies filed for bankruptcy in the last 14 years:
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13 notable figures who had surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery since 2023
Since the start of 2023, several athletes, celebrities and leaders have turned to New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedic care. -
27 spine, orthopedic surgeons honored since 2023
More than 20 spine and orthopedic surgeons have been honored since the beginning of 2023. -
Small orthopedic groups' largest opponent in the fight for physicians
UnitedHealth Group's Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, is officially the country's largest employer of physicians. -
Columbus Orthopaedics to partner with OCH Regional Medical Center
Columbus (Miss.) Orthopaedics is set to partner with Starkville, Miss.-based OCH Regional Medical Center, according to a July 25 report from The Dispatch.
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Why 4 spine, orthopedic practices have shuttered in the last year
From surgeon retirements to lease battles, here are the reasons four orthopedic and spine clinics have decided to permanently close their doors in the last year: -
Providence St. Joseph Hospital debuts eCential Robotics open spine robot with Spineart implant
Surgeons with Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., performed the first robotic spine surgery using eCential Robotics' open spine platform with Spineart implants, according to a July 25 news release. -
Best orthopedic hospitals in the Northeast: US News
Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, 18 are in the Northeast. -
The crucial patient data points to track, spine surgeons say
Information about patient quality of life and pain management are especially important data points to collect, spine surgeons say.
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Spine surgeons overcome challenges of adding new procedures, tech
Many spine surgeons will want to add on new procedures and/or technologies to their practices, but they may face obstacles along the way. -
The No. 1 'growth vector' for ASCs, per Tenet Healthcare's CEO
Orthopedics remains a strong area for ASCs, Tenet Healthcare's CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said in a July 24 quarterly earnings call. -
The importance of tech in spine care's future, per 1 Hoag surgeon
The Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Beverly Hills (Calif.) recently became the first facility in the Hoag network to add a robot dedicated to spinal surgery. -
Here's what's missing from spine surgeon conversations with hospital leaders
The needs of spine surgeons and the needs of hospital leaders are unique, and this can lead to challenges in conversations between the parties. -
Hinge Health reduces spinal fusion surgeries 56%, study finds
A study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found Hinge Health, a digital musculoskeletal program, reduced the need for spinal fusions by 56%. -
Minnesota system adds orthopedic surgeon
Fairview Health Services added Joseph Lemker, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons, according to a July 19 report by Hometown Focus. -
The 25 'fittest' cities in America, per the American College of Sports Medicine
Arlington, Va., topped the list of the "fittest" cities in the U.S. compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. -
Dr. Jonathan Dunn joins Florida orthopedic practice
Orthopaedic Associates in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has added Jonathan Dunn, DO, to its practice. Dr. Dunn will treat patients in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville and Crestview, Fla. -
13 states where AR surgeries have been performed
As augmented reality grows in popularity nationwide, here are 13 states that have used the technology in spine and orthopedic procedures.
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