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41. 2 spine cases going to trial
Becker's reported on two ongoing court cases involving spine surgery in the last 7 days. 1. A man who had spine surgery in 2017 is suing University of California San Diego alleging he woke up during ...20 January 2023 -
42. Neurosurgeon faces trial in patient death case
A woman is suing Casper-based Wyoming Medical Center and two physicians for wrongful death on behalf of her husband who had spine surgery in 2018, K2 Radio reported Jan. 18. The case went to trial ...19 January 2023 -
43. Wisconsin orthopedic surgeon sanctioned in patient's death
An orthopedic surgeon with Madison, Wis.-based UW Health has been sanctioned after a patient died during shoulder surgery, according to the state medical board. Molly Day, MD, will have to take six ...09 January 2023 -
44. Remembering 6 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022
Becker's has reported on six spine and orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022. 1. Champ Baker Jr., MD, died March 18. He was 75 and died from cardiac arrest. Dr. Baker was a retired surgeon from the Hughston ...09 January 2023 -
45. 6 sports medicine updates
Here are six developments in sports medicine since Dec. 1: 1. Robert Bray, MD, a surgeon at Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center, performed surgery to fuse neck vertebrae on former ...04 January 2023 -
46. Sports medicine pioneer Dr. Joseph Torg dies at 88
Orthopedic surgeon Joseph Torg, MD, died Dec. 15 at the age of 88, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 30. Dr. Torg died following a chronic illness, the report said. He was a team physician for ...30 December 2022 -
47. 70+ spine surgeon moves in 2022
Here are more than 70 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who have moved to new practices or updated their titles in 2022: Note: This isn't an exhaustive list. 1. Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and ...15 December 2022 -
48. Former health system CEO to testify in case involving former orthopedic surgeon
... and severed nerves, and in one case a patient died after allegedly suffering a fracture during surgery. Dr. Heekin retired in 2020. Ascension St. Vincent has tried shielding Mr. VanOsdol from giving ...05 December 2022 -
49. Patient sues estate of late spine surgeon
... Court of Wyoming is seeking $7.5 million in damages, the report said. Sylvia Hutton alleges Dr. Devin, who died Dec. 10, 2021, in a plane crash, and PVHC were negligent in their care after receiving a ...28 November 2022 -
50. September 2022 Issue of Becker's Spine Review
... lawsuit against an insurer has been picked up by the family of a patient who died during the litigation process. Spine surgeon gets jail time for abusing patient during hospital visit Woojin Cho, MD, ...02 November 2022 -
51. UPMC honors late orthopedic chair with sculpture
... in the world. He also developed one of the most diverse academic and clinical departments in the U.S. Dr. Fu died in 2021, and in September, MaCalus Hogan was named UPMC's new head of orthopedics. 07 October 2022 -
52. 4 of America's richest people associated with medtech giant Stryker
... are grandchildren of Homer Stryker, the company's founder, who died in 1980. Each of the three grandchildren got a stake in the company, helping them amass billions in wealth. Ronda Stryker, 68, has ...30 September 2022 -
53. 8 key developments in orthopedic biologics in Q3
... Richard Caruso, PhD, founder, former CEO and former chair of Integra lifeSciences, has died 7. Ortho Regenerative Technologies changed its name to ChitogenX. 8. Ventris Medical's Amplify synthetic bone ...27 September 2022 -
54. Hospital for Special Surgery to appeal former NFL player's $28.5M verdict
... ended. The verdict included $15.5 million for future pain, $12 million in lost earnings and $1 million for past pain and suffering, the report said. Dr. Lorich died a year after the lawsuit was filed. ...27 September 2022 -
55. Former Hahnemann University Hospital orthopedics chief dies
Norman Johanson, MD, the former chief of orthopedics at Philadelphia-based Hahnemann University Hospital, died July 3 at age 72, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 25. Dr. Johnson became chair ...26 August 2022 -
56. 16 CEOs on the move in the orthopedic device industry
... of sales and marketing for Stryker's trauma and extremities segment. 6. Wenzel Spine named William Wilson as CEO in May almost two months after former CEO Chad Neely died. Mr. Wilson is a founding member ...19 August 2022 -
57. Investigation details tuberculosis outbreak from spinal allograft
... risk factors, symptoms and signs of tuberculosis, the Aug. 4 report said. Bone was procured from him after he died and used in 154 units of allografts containing live cells. Those units were distributed ...17 August 2022 -
58. Integra LifeSciences founder Dr. Richard Caruso dies
Richard Caruso, PhD, founder, former CEO and former chair of Integra lifeSciences, has died, the company said Aug. 16. Dr. Causo founded Integra, a regenerative medicine company, in 1989. Integra was ...16 August 2022 -
59. Novartis' spinal muscular atrophy drug leads to 2 patient deaths
Novartis reported that two patients have died because of acute liver failure following treatment with Zolgensma, the company's gene therapy used to treat spinal muscular atrophy. The cases took place ...15 August 2022 -
60. Top 10 biggest spine, orthopedic articles halfway through 2022
... the top 10 most-read spine and orthopedic articles from Becker's so far this year: 1. Family of patient who died after orthopedic surgery wins $35M verdict against hospital 2. Orthopedic surgeon wins ...10 August 2022