Rockford-based OrthoIllinois partnered with Elgin, Ill.-based Judson University and a local YMCA to help patients lose weight before joint replacement surgery. By Angie Stewart - 8/23/19

Thomas Fehring, MD, launched the OrthoCarolina Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center in Charlotte, N.C., with four fellow hip and knee surgeons: Thomas Fehring, MD, Brian Curtain, MD, Jesse Otero, MD, and Bryan Springer, MD. By Angie Stewart - 8/23/19

Meridian, Miss.-based Rush Health Systems added orthopedic spine surgeon Edward Smith, MD, to its team, reports The Meridian Star. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Flagstaff (Ariz.) Medical Center launched an orthopedics program, competing with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics and Flagstaff Bone & Joint for clients in the city, reports Arizona Daily Sun. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Here are 15 spine and neurosurgeons making the news this week. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Springfield, Ill.-based HSHS Medical Group added orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Scott Urch, MD, to its medical team, reports Effingham Daily News. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Camden Burns, MD, is a spine surgeon at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis and an assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine.  By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Here are five key developments in stem cell treatments for spine and orthopedics. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Fuse Medical launched Sterizo, a new total knee replacement system. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

SurGenTec received FDA clearance for its Alara neuro access needle kit. By Alan Condon - 8/23/19

Jaime Nieto, MD, is chief of the section of neurological surgery and spine surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. By Laura Dyrda - 8/23/19

The healthcare landscape is changing quickly for private practice physicians, including orthopedic spine surgeons. By Laura Dyrda - 8/23/19

The FDA granted 16 spine-related device clearances last month. By Laura Dyrda - 8/23/19

This article is a portion of a book titled "Challenges, Risks and Opportunities in Today's Spine World " edited by Stephen Hochschuler, MD, Frank Phillips, MD, and Richard Fessler, MD. You can find links to the previous chapters at the end of this article. By David A. Janiec, Director of Payment Strategy, Rothman Institute - 8/23/19

Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region opened a new medical facility in Midland, Mich., reports Midland Daily News. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Orange City, Fla.-based Advent Fish Memorial is providing TrackX technology for spine procedures, reports The West Volusia Beacon. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Neurosurgeon Michael Burke, MD, removed a tumor in a pediatric patient using endoscopic clipping and artery cauterization, reports Rio Grande Guardian. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Plymouth (Mass.) Bay Orthopedic Associates added orthopedic spine surgeon Aaron Beck, MD, to its staff, reports Wicked Local Plymouth. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

Two fellowship-trained spine surgeons — Leo Spector, MD, and Alden Milam, MD — of Charlotte-based Ortho Carolina Spine Center provided their insight into future spine care trends. By Alan Condon - 8/22/19

While Aurora Spine's revenues increased to $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2019, the company still posted a $44,105 loss. By Eric Oliver - 8/22/19