Becker’s Spine Review

Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., reached a milestone 1,500 robot-assisted surgeries, and robot case volume increased 159% in 2025 year over year. HOI began performing robot-assisted surgery since 2021, and now there are 10 systems in use at the…

Medacta Group reported preliminary, unaudited revenue of 683.8 million euros for full-year 2025, a year-over-year increase of 18.5% in constant currency and 15.8% in euros.  The orthopedic device company said growth was driven by strong performance across all business lines…

Here are 18 orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new hospitals, health systems and practices in January, as reported by Becker’s.  Note: This list is not exhaustive. 

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies began using Epic’s EMR system on Feb. 2, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Patients with the Fort Collins, Colo.-based practice will be able to use the OCR MyChart app to…

The Scoliosis Research Society introduced a new 3D classification system for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The SRS Lenke-Aubin 3D classification addresses limitations of traditional two-dimensional approaches and mark a significant advancement in how spinal deformity is described, studied and treated, according…

A federal district court in Arizona issued a mixed ruling on a motion to dismiss liability claims involving spinal fixation screws, VitalLaw reported Jan. 30. Claims of negligence per se were dismissed, but the court found allegations of strict liability…

The increased reach of private equity, consolidation and insurance companies have fundamentally changed the way that orthopedic care, and healthcare in general, is being delivered, according to Louis Levitt, MD.  More physicians are working outside of private practice, and the…

Research on disparities in orthopedic care has expanded in recent years, but most studies have not tested strategies to reduce inequities, according to a new review published in JBJS Open Access. The analysis found an increase in studies examining differences…

Vero Beach, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital has acquired Orthopaedic Center of Vero Beach, expanding access to orthopedic, spine and physical therapy services. The move will expand joint replacement, sports medicine and spine services in the region, according to…

Dmitriy Dvoskin, MD, and Boleslav Kosharskyy, MD, of New York City-based Pain Management NYC added the Discseel procedure, according to a Feb. 2 news release. Discseel is a minimally invasive spine procedures to address chronic disc-related pain without surgery. It…