Becker’s Spine Review

The modern orthopedic surgeon does not practice in a vacuum of anatomy and biomechanics. They practice inside a system of reimbursement formulas, employer contracts, regulatory mandates and evolving payment models. Yet most are never formally taught how that system works.…

A large fire severely damaged the Orthopedic Institute at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City (Pa.) on Feb. 4, forcing a full evacuation of the hospital, according to a Feb. 5 report by Fox affiliate WOLF. The hospital temporarily closed following the…

Two updates in orthopedic devicemaker cases both focus on alleged defects with implants and components. 1. A federal district court in Arizona issued a mixed ruling on a motion to dismiss liability claims involving spinal fixation screws. The case stems…

Visie, a 3D computer and spatial navigation company for spine and orthopedics, launched its partner application programming interfaces, according to a Feb. 12 news release. The APIs allow surgical robotics and navigation partners to integrate VISIE’s spatial computing and real-time…

The Charlottesville-based University of Virginia School of Medicine has appointed Aaron Dumont, MD, as chair of its department of neurosurgery, effective June 1.  Dr. Dumont currently chairs the department of neurosurgery at New Orleans-based Tulane University, where he also serves…

Many spine and orthopedic leaders say the greatest source of friction in their practices comes from administrative resistance. From prior authorizations to reimbursement cuts and mounting operational costs, experts discuss where these hurdles hit them the hardest. Question: Where are…

Vivex Biologics’ VIA Form+ cryopreserved viable bone allograft saw 100% radiograhpic fusion success within six months of surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Spine & Neurosurgery. Five things to know: 1. The study followed 14 patients who…

Smith+Nephew has formed a partnership with medical device company Karl Storz to deliver integrated surgical and visualization solutions for orthopedic procedures, including sports medicine.  The collaboration combines Smith+Nephew’s joint repair, biologics and resection technologies with Karl Storz’s imaging, 3D visualization…

Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic opened an urgent care center at its Lake Oconee Campus in Greensboro, Ga. The facility is the region’s first and only orthopedic urgent care center, according to a Feb. 4 news release from AOC. “The Lake…

On the heels of a strong year, Tenet Healthcare subsidiary USPI, plans to lean into outpatient spine. USPI saw strong gains in 2025 revenue with $5.2 billion, a 14.1% jump year over year. Looking ahead, Tenet Healthcare CEO Saum Sutaria,…