Today's Top 20 Stories
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Ortho Rhode Island taken offline by cyber attack
Providence-based Ortho Rhode Island faced a three-day outage in September following a system hack, according to a Nov. 6 report from ABC affiliate WPRI. -
Dr. Michael Mashura joins HCA Florida Biscayne Bay Orthopaedics
HCA Florida Biscayne Bay Orthopaedics added Michael Mashura, MD, to its staff, according to a Nov. 5 report by South Florida Hospital News. -
Hoag Orthopedic Institute earns 5-star CMS rating
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has been awarded a five-star rating by CMS, based on patient surveys.
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton earns joint commission accreditation
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton Township, N.J., has been reaccredited as an orthopedic center of excellence by The Joint Commission. -
Dr. Alex Vaccaro talks Rothman Orthopaedics' 2025 outlook
Over the last year Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has come back from significant financial headwinds. -
Twin Cities Orthopedics launches breast health program
Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics launched the state's first comprehensive breast health program. -
OrthoWorx taps orthopedic industry retention initiative executive director
OrthoWorx, an Indiana-based initiative formed in 2009 to support the orthopedic industry, has appointed Ryan Christner as its orthopedic industry retention initiative executive director.
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Theradaptive's OsteoAdaptSP safety, efficacy supported in study: 5 notes
Biologics company Theradaptive's lead therapeutic, OsteoAdapt SP, has been featured in a preclinical spinal fusion study published in Spine, a prominent, peer-reviewed publication for spinal surgeons. -
The dilemma facing spine robot training
As spine robots and enabling technologies become more popular, the question arises on how to train new surgeons. -
7 medtech notes: Alphatec, Centinel Spine and more
From a new total disc implant and new payer updates, here are seven key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since Oct. 30. -
Fusion Orthopedics wins patent judgment against Extremity Medical
Fusion Orthopedics has won a patent judgment against Extremity Medical from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
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Carlsmed launches digital production line
Spine tech-focused medical technology company Carlsmed has launched what it calls a state-of-the-art digital production line. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani
Neal ElAttrache, MD, operated on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani's shoulder on Nov. 5, the team said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. -
Orthopedic surgeon wins third Senate term
John Barrasso, MD, a Republican senator in Wyoming, won his third term, the Associated Press declared Nov. 5. -
Globus Medical sees $51.8M net income in Q3
Globus Medical saw increased sales in the third quarter of 2024, according to financial results posted Nov. 5. -
The secret shopper strategy that transformed Apex Spine & Neurosurgery's staff culture
When faced with patient satisfaction challenges, Cathy Jones, CEO of Atlanta-based Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, took an innovative approach to transform staff culture from within. -
7 female surgeons providing care for major sports teams
While female surgeons are underrepresented in orthopedic and spine care overall, they are also underrepresented in the world of professional athletics. -
Dr. Ravi Chari named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management
Ravi Chari, MD, was named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, according to a Nov. 5 news release. -
The most cost-effective approach to cervical myelopathy: Study
Laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion are both options to address cervical myelopathy, but their cost-effectiveness varies, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of Spine. -
The 50 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery, 3 years running
Fifty hospitals have been named in the top 10% of orthopedic surgery hospitals nationwide three years in a row, per Healthgrades.
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