Today's Top 20 Stories
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The danger of declining orthopedic reimbursements
Two orthopedic leaders joined Becker's to discuss declining orthopedic reimbursements and how it's affecting physicians. -
10 orthopedic device companies to watch in 2024
Here are 10 orthopedic device companies that surgeons should watch in 2024: -
Remembering 3 spine, orthopedic leaders who died in Q1
The spine and orthopedic community is remembering three leaders in the field who died in the first quarter of 2024.
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Physician employment to grow 3% by 2032: What neurosurgeons should know
Although many physician specialties are expected to see shortages, employment is still projected to see some increases, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
Neurosurgery to be short 1,200 physicians by 2025
A physician shortage is looming, and neurosurgery is expected to see a dip in physicians as soon as 2025, according to Rosman Search's 2024 Physician Hiring Trends report. -
5 spine surgeon moves in March
Becker's reported on five spine surgeons joining new practices in March. -
The most difficult part of being an orthopedic surgeon
Being an orthopedic surgeon is no easy task.
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Carilion Clinic launches orthopedic surgery residency program
Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic has launched an orthopedic surgery residency program. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache performs shoulder operation on Cincinnati Reds player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Matt McLain, an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds. -
Orthopedic surgeons saw $1.36B in industry payments from 2013-2022: Study
Orthopedic physicians saw the highest sum of industry payments from medical device companies compared to others over nine years, according to a March 28 study in JAMA. -
Why sports medicine requires a team approach
Sports medicine surgeon Thomas Graham, MD, has treated numerous professional athletes and approaches their care through a three-pronged lens.
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Criteria for microdiscectomy coverage inconsistent, restrictive, study finds
Insurance criteria for microdiscectomy sometimes varies from the North American Spine Society's qualifications for medical necessity, according to a study in the International Journal Spine Surgery. -
Dr. Doug Freedberg operates on Oakland Athletics player
Doug Freedberg, MD, performed knee surgery on Miguel Andujar, a player for the Oakland Athletics. -
ORA Orthopedics to build $50M facility
Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics plans to build a $50 million facility in the same city. -
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center adds spine surgeon
Spine surgeon Adam Schell, MD, joined Omaha-based Nebraska Spine + Pain Center. -
Spine surgeon publishes memoir
Alvin Crawford, MD, who founded Crawford Spine Center at Cincinnati Children’s, published an autobiography called The Bone Doctor's Concerto, the hospital said March 27. -
Endoscopy, AR and more: What's new in 2024 for 8 spine surgeons
Spine surgeons are looking for new ways to streamline their work and innovate care at their practices. Here are the new things eight spine surgeons are bringing to their practices in 2024. -
NovApproach marks 1st case using interbody spinal fusion device
NovApproach Spine recently completed its first case using its OneLIF interbody spinal fusion system with a patient positioned laterally. -
18 spine, orthopedic practice openings in Q1
Here are 18 spine and orthopedic organizations opening and planning to open new practices and facilities that Becker's reported on since the start of 2024: -
Olympic diver Matty Lee has spine surgery
British Olympic diver Matty Lee had back surgery that will keep him from the 2024 Paris Olympics, he said in a March 27 Instagram post.
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