1. Retired surgeon, health system sued for $1M for alleged botched hip replacement Full story

2. Spine market is the biggest opportunity for growth, Hoag Orthopedic Institute CEO says Full story

3. $17.7M OrthoIllinois ASC faces opposition from hospital Full story

4. Make surgical site complications a thing of the past. Learn how to prep patients for a successful discharge.

5. Johnson & Johnson's US orthopedic sales dip 4.5% in Q3: 5 notes Full story

6. Orthopedic surgeon, former HHS adviser named CEO of medical tech company Full story

7. Aetna loses bid for immediate appeal in spine coverage lawsuit Full story

8. American Orthopaedic Association recognizes Dr. Joseph Buckwalter, IV Full story

9. Michigan Medicine increased infusion center capacity without expanding — learn how here.

10. Why do these 15 states have so few ASCs? Full story

11. US Congress recognizes October as National Spine Health Awareness Month Full story

12. 5 spine centers to know Full story

13. The anesthesiologist shortage is severe. Here's how to minimize its effects on your ORs.