Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dr. James Lynch 1st surgeon to perform 100 procedures with AR spine system
James Lynch, MD, became the first surgeon to perform 100 cases with Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality spine system, according to a Sept. 28 news release from Reno-based Spine Nevada. -
10 orthopedic surgeons to know
A board member of the Michigan Orthopedic Society and nine other orthopedic surgeons to know: -
SeaSpine's 7D Flash system expands applications in EU
SeaSpine's cranial and percutaneous spine modules for the 7D Flash navigation system received a CE mark from the European Union, according to a Sept. 27 news release.
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Spine Wave launches new spine system
Spine Wave launched the Salvo 5.5/6 mm Spine System with the devicemaker's modular screw design, according to a Sept. 27 news release. -
Renowned UPMC orthopedic surgeon dies at 70
Freddie Fu, MD, who created UPMC's sports medicine program, died at age 70, the hospital said Sept. 24. -
Orthopedic surgeons sound off: Where CMS' proposed payment changes are going wrong
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued formal comments to CMS on the agency's proposed payment policy changes for 2022. -
Precision Spine launches degenerative disc disease system
Precision Spine launched its Dakota ACDF standalone system, the devicemaker said Sept. 27.
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SeaSpine cannot confirm 2021 revenue guidance due to COVID-19: 3 notes
SeaSpine isn't able to confirm its previously issued revenue guidance for 2021 due to COVID-19 and its impact on spine surgery volumes,Seeking Alpha reported Sept. 27. -
Orthofix surpasses 60K M6-C disc cases worldwide
More than 60,000 M6-C artificial discs have been implanted worldwide, Orthofix said Sept. 27. -
Implanet reaches agreement to sell total knee implant
Implanet entered exclusive negotiations with the Menix Group to divest its knee prosthesis, the company said Sept. 23. -
Dr. Trevor Pickering debuts hip replacement robot
Trevor Pickering, MD, of Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, performed the nation's first robotic hip replacement surgery with Zimmer Biomet's Rosa system, according to a Sept. 23 LinkedIn post.
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Dr. Robert Bray Jr. operates on Pink's husband Carey Hart
Robert Bray Jr., MD, of Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center, performed a lower disc replacement on retired motorcycle racer Carey Hart, according to a Sept. 23 Instagram post. -
'Rivals encourage us to be more competitive': What we heard from surgeons this week
From Rothman Orthopaedic Institute's Florida expansion to the place of outside forces in healthcare, here are three surgeon quotes that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week: -
10 spine surgeons to know
A college athlete turned physician and nine more spine surgeons to know: -
Orthopedic device maker acquires CatapultMD, adds 24 team members
Lehigh Valley, Penn.-based orthopedic device company Tyber Medical acquired Bonita Springs, Fla-based medical device company CatapultMD, the firm said Sept. 23. -
Dymicron's artificial cervical disc wins Best New Spine Technology Award
Dymicron's Triadyme-C artificial cervical disc won the 2021 Best New Spine Technology Award from Orthopedics This Week. -
Virginia partnership brings top spinal cord injury care designation to the state
A partnership in Virginia has earned unique spine care designation for the state, NBC 12 reported Sept. 22. -
Orthofix adds former Roche exec to board of directors
Lewisville, Texas-based spine and orthopedic device company Orthofix named Wayne Burris to its board of directors and appointed him to its audit and finance committee, the company said Sept. 23. -
NuVasive opens training center in New York
NuVasive opened its East Coast Experience Center in New York City, according to a Sept. 23 news release. -
Dr. James Lynch debuts Augmedics' Xvision with Perc Pin
James Lynch, MD, performed the first spine surgery with Augmedics' augmented reality navigation system, Xvision using the newly-cleared Perc Pin.