Today's Top 20 Stories
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Jury to hear orthopedic surgeon's case against Penn State football coach
A jury is slated to hear allegations that Penn State removed its team physician, Scott Lynch, MD, nearly five years after the orthopedic surgeon sued the State College, Pa.-based university, ESPN reported March 11. -
Scorpions lead singer undergoes complex spine surgery
Klaus Meine, frontman for the band the Scorpions, has undergone complex spine surgery, according to a March 8 report from LoudWire. -
Recovery from Change Healthcare attack to extend to mid-March
Change Healthcare is slated to have its key system functionalities restored by mid-March after a February cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group said March 7.
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Orthopedist lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know
Half of orthopedic surgeons would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. -
How Dr. Lauren Matteini empowers women in spine, orthopedics and beyond
Building a community of women in medicine has been a priority for Lauren Matteini, MD, of Elgin, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics. -
Xtant Medical boosts credit facility with MidCap Financial
Xtant Medical had its credit facility with MidCap Financial raised from $8 million to $17 million, according to a March 7 news release. -
3 spine, orthopedic medtech warnings, recalls in 2024
Becker's reported on three product recalls from spine and orthopedic medtech companies so far in 2024.
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North Carolina orthopedic practice adds interventional spine physician
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, N.C., added interventional spine physician Lauren Mogk, DO. -
Medtronic launches data collection tool for spine
Medtronic launched the UNiD ePro service in the U.S., the company said March 6. -
Cervical disc replacement in hospitals vs. ASCs: Which is better?
Cervical disc replacements can be performed in ASCs or hospitals. However there are different considerations to know when deciding the best setting for the procedure. -
IU Health, Indiana Joint Replacement Institute strike partnership
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health has struck a new partnership with the Terre Haute-based Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, according to a March 7 report from The Journal Gazette.
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The future is bright for outpatient spine. Here's why.
Higher-acuity cases are moving into the outpatient setting, and spine is no exception. -
OrthoPediatrics' revenue grows 22%
OrthoPediatrics has announced a revenue of $148.7 million in 2023, up 22% from the year prior. -
Medtronic Neurosurgery recalls 45K drainage systems following 26 injuries
Medtronic Neurosurgery has issued a Class I recall affecting 45,176 Duet external drainage and monitoring system catheter tubing following 26 reported injuries. -
Cedars-Sinai adds 2 California orthopedic practices
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai added two orthopedic providers in California to its network. -
West Virginia county adds orthopedic care
Webster Springs, W.Va.-based Webster Memorial Hospital is opening the Orthopedic Outreach Clinic at the Cowen Clinic in March, according to a March 7 report from My Buckhannon. -
What's going on in sports medicine?
Here are six recent sports medicine updates orthopedic leaders should know: -
The orthopedic surgeons caring for the NBA teams with the highest injury rates
The Memphis Grizzlies have seen more injuries during the 2023-24 basketball season than any other NBA team, according to research from sports betting group Canada Sports Betting. -
Cape Fear Valley Health gets $14M for orthopedic residency program
Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, part of Cape Fear Valley Health, has launched a $14 million expansion project that will add more space for its growing orthopedic residency program, according to a March 6 report from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. -
2 Florida surgeons operate on Miami Heat player's shoulder
Orthopedic surgeons Harlan Slesnick, MD, and Frantz Lerebours, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Miami Heat player Josh Richardson.
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