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  1. L&K Spine's revolutionary achievement: 1,200 level implantation of PathLoc-TM, PLIF/TLIF Expandable Cage

    L&K Spine Inc. proudly announces a groundbreaking milestone in the field of spine surgery: the 1,200th successful implantation of PathLoc-TM, PLIF/TLIF Expandable Cage in US as of January 2024. This achievement marks a significant advancement in spine surgery and underscores our commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative products.
  2. Hospital for Special Surgery Florida accepts $2M gift, adds 2 surgeons

    West Palm Beach-based Hospital for Special Surgery Florida received a $2 million contribution from HSS Trustee, Marina Kellen French, and her daughter Annabelle Garrett of Wellington, according to a news release shared with South Florida Hospital News.
  3. UPMC opens spine clinic in central Pennsylvania

    Pittsburgh-based UPMC opened a UPMC Spine Care clinic in Lewisburg, Pa.

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  1. Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic CEO on how its new ASC will 'check all the boxes'

    In November, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic broke ground on a new ASC, the 17,000-square-foot Spine and Joint Replacement Surgical Center of Excellence.
  2. What's new with total joint replacements?

    Here are eight updates regarding total joint replacements that orthopedic leaders should know:
  3. 5 things to know about Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

    Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is  one of the largest orthopedic groups in the U.S.
  4. 7 spine, orthopedic studies to know

    Here are seven key spine and orthopedic studies Becker's reported on so far in 2024:

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  1. Artificial disc replacement to crack $1B by 2030

    The artificial disc replacement market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% between 2023 and 2030, according to Vantage Market Research.
  2. Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Indiana Pacers player

    Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers.
  3. 1.7% CMS pay cut 'hardly classifies as a solution': AAOS

    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons urged Congress to implement a permanent fix to Medicare's physician fee cut, according to a March 9 statement.
  4. Jury to hear orthopedic surgeon's case against Penn State football coach

    A jury is slated to hear allegations that Penn State removed its team physician, Scott Lynch, MD, nearly five years after the orthopedic surgeon sued the State College, Pa.-based university, ESPN reported March 11.
  1. Scorpions lead singer undergoes complex spine surgery

    Klaus Meine, frontman for the band the Scorpions, has undergone complex spine surgery, according to a March 8 report from LoudWire.
  2. Recovery from Change Healthcare attack to extend to mid-March

    Change Healthcare is slated to have its key system functionalities restored by mid-March after a February cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group said March 7.
  3. Orthopedist lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know

    Half of orthopedic surgeons would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. 
  4. How Dr. Lauren Matteini empowers women in spine, orthopedics and beyond

    Building a community of women in medicine has been a priority for Lauren Matteini, MD, of Elgin, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics.
  5. Xtant Medical boosts credit facility with MidCap Financial

    Xtant Medical had its credit facility with MidCap Financial raised from $8 million to $17 million, according to a March 7 news release.
  6. 3 spine, orthopedic medtech warnings, recalls in 2024

    Becker's reported on three product recalls from spine and orthopedic medtech companies so far in 2024.
  7. North Carolina orthopedic practice adds interventional spine physician

    Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, N.C., added interventional spine physician Lauren Mogk, DO.
  8. Medtronic launches data collection tool for spine

    Medtronic launched the UNiD ePro service in the U.S., the company said March 6.
  9. Cervical disc replacement in hospitals vs. ASCs: Which is better?

    Cervical disc replacements can be performed in ASCs or hospitals. However there are different considerations to know when deciding the best setting for the procedure.

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