Becker’s Spine Review

An orthopedic patient who needed his leg amputated after an outpatient knee surgery was paid an $11.5 million from the University California Board of Regents, the Orange County Register reported Feb. 19. Wayne Wolff was scheduled to have a left…

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, the most populated city in the Midwest, earns $1,115,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool.  Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor…

In February two leading medtech companies hit key milestones in their newest orthopedic robot offerings. Stryker launched its Mako Robotic Power System for total knee replacements. It is designed for surgeons interested in robotic technology who still want to use…

New York was a national leader when it passed and enacted its No Surprises law. Long before federal protections existed, the state recognized a basic truth: patients should not be caught in the middle of payment disputes for medical care…

Jason Zook, MD, and his team at Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho earned Barricaid Platinum Center of Excellence, according to a Feb. 20 LinkedIn post. The designation is awarded for consistent clinical excellence with the Barricaid device, designed for high-risk discectomy patients.…

As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with fellowship training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, I’ve spent over a decade navigating the evolving landscape of spine care. My journey has taken me from rigorous…

Following 14 major insurers’ commitment  to aligning with CMS’ new chronic care outcomes model by 2028, orthopedic and spine leaders told Becker’s the shift could reshape how practices are measured, reimbursed and positioned with payers. The initiative ties payment to…

Johnson & Johnson is reportedly considering a potential sale of its orthopedics unit, Bloomberg reported Feb. 19. In October, Johnson & Johnson announced its initial plans to separate the orthopedics business, DePuy Synthes. At the time, the company said it…

The FDA granted Empirical Spine’s LimiFlex dynamic saggittal tether premarket approval. LimiFlex is a motion-preserving system for lumbar spinal stenosis associated with Grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis after decompression, according to a Feb. 18 news release. The system was developed from…

Dymicron, the company developing the Triadyme-C cervical disc, added Peter Wehrly to its board of directors, according to a Feb. 19 news release. Mr. Wehrly has extensive experience in the medtech industry including president of Premia Spine’s U.S. business, CEO…