Today's Top 20 Stories
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Where America's 8 spine, orthopedic billionaires went to college
There are eight billionaires in the U.S. who made their wealth in orthopedic and spine-related healthcare ventures, according to Forbes' annual list of the richest people in the world. -
7 states with no orthopedic residents
More than half of medical residents stay to practice medicine in the state where they complete their residencies, according to research from the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
Neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons see similar TLIF outcomes: Study
A matched analysis published in the June issue of Spine found experienced neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons had similar outcomes after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions.
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4 places adopting endoscopic spine surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is slowly gaining wider interest among spine surgeons. Becker's reported on four places adopting the procedure since December. -
6 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons
Here are six hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons. -
Lenoss Medical raises $4M financing for spine allograft
Lenoss Medical closed an oversubscribed series A funding round of $4 million to help accelerate commercialization of its OsteoPearl spinal allograft. -
Owners of North Carolina orthopedic clinic convicted of fraud still liable for unpaid taxes
Orthopedic surgeon James Rice, MD, and his wife, Susan, are still criminally liable for unpaid taxes, the Fourth Circuit court ruled May 9.
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3 weight loss drug studies orthopedists should know
Here are three studies that orthopedic and spine surgeons should know about the effects of weight loss medications, including semaglutides, on patient operations: -
Orlando Pride player undergoes knee surgery at Orlando Health
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute surgeon Craig Mintzer, MD, performed surgery on Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina Costantino. -
Dr. Timothy Kremchek performs hybrid elbow surgery on Milwaukee Brewers pitcher
Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed a hybrid procedure to repair elbow ligament damage on Wade Miley, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. -
MCRA involved in over 50% of all FDA de novo orthopedic clearances
Medical device research and advisory firm MCRA has had a role in more than half of all orthopedic de novos issued by the FDA.
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University Hospitals opens central orthopedic hub
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has opened the new UH Amherst (Ohio) Health Center, creating a central hub for comprehensive orthopedic care, according to a May 9 report from The Morning Journal. -
Lessons 9 spine surgeons share with the next generation
The wisdom of mentors is often passed down and becomes important to new generations. Nine spine surgeons share tips and advice from their training days that they pass along. -
Orthofix earns FDA clearance for Rodeo telescopic nail
Orthofix earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Rodeo telescopic nail, the devicemaker said May 9. -
Orthopedic and Spine Center of Wisconsin absorbs podiatry practice
Podiatrist Colin Graney, DPM, closed his practice, and Madison-based Orthopedic and Spine Center of Wisconsin will take over his patients' care. -
How spine codes developed since 2022
Spine surgeons are paying attention to developments in procedure codes, which can affect how patient care is documented and billed. -
Stryker completes 1st Infinity Total Ankle surgeries in Europe
Stryker has completed its first surgeries using the Infinity Total Ankle System with Adaptis and Everlast technology in Europe. -
Weight loss medication linked to repeat operations among lumbar surgery patients: Study
Weight loss and diabetes medication semaglutide has been linked to a significantly greater risk for repeat operations in patients with diabetes who require lumbar surgery, according to a May 8 report from Medscape. -
5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Houston
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Houston earns $1,095,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Joint replacement expert Dr. Andrew Tyler joins Texas Tech Physicians
Andrew Tyler, MD, an orthopedic trauma and joint replacement specialist, has joined El Paso-based Texas Tech Physicians, according to a May 8 report from El Paso Inc.
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