Laura Dyrda
5 things to know about medical malpractice after spine surgery incidental durotomy
A new study published in Spine examines medical malpractice claims after incidental durotomy due to spine surgery.
MedPAC recommends changing Stark law to limit physician-owned distributorships: 6 things to know
In its most recent report, MedPAC questioned whether any value from physician-owned distributorships was worth the risk of the potential for fraud and conflict of interest for the physicians involved.
Trial begins for Dr. Atiq Durrani without him: 5 things to know about the fugitive spine surgeon's case
Although former Cincinnati-based spine surgeon Atiq Durrani, MD, fled the country in 2014, the case against him involving more than 500 patients is set to begin today, according to WLWT5.
How Mizuho OSI® will stay on the forefront of orthopedic innovation
In 2002, Mizuho acquired Orthopedic Systems, Inc., or OSI, a company known for innovative surgical tables that contribute to enhanced outcomes during orthopedic procedures. In partnership with pioneering physicians, the company has more than 40 years of experience developing tables that allow surgeons increased access to the surgical site during procedures.
K2M prices private offering at $65M: 5 things to know
K2M priced a private offering of $65 million to be sold to qualified buyers.
K2M prices private offering at $65M: 5 things to know
K2M priced a private offering of $65 million to be sold to qualified buyers.
For spine surgery bundled payments, does physician variation matter? 5 key findings
A new study published in the American Journal of Managed Care examines how orthopedic physician practices can vary under bundled payments.
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics partners with HOPCo, connects with The CORE Institute: 4 key notes
Phoenix-based Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company signed a partnership agreement with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, based in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Amazon enters the spine market, now sells screw removal kit online: 5 things to know
Mahe Medical is partnering with Amazon Business Professional Healthcare to introduce a new emergency spine screw sold on Amazon.
35 orthopedic, spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in May 2018
The Food and Drug Administration cleared 35 orthopedic- and spine-focused devices in May 2018.