Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Color-coded interbody device approved by FDA

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    Aurora Spine received FDA clearance for its Dexa Solo-LTM anterior lumbar fusion device on the heels of record first-quarter sales.

  2. Hospital for Special Surgery surgeon to receive lifetime achievement award

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    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery on June 6 will honor David Altchek, MD, with its lifetime achievement award. 

  3. Texas spine surgeon's $11M verdict being appealed

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    A spine surgeon in Plano, Texas, who won an $11 million verdict over stolen medical records and false malpractice accusations will face an appeal, The Dallas Morning News reported June 6.

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  1. US hospital 1st to perform pediatric spine surgery with NuVasive device

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    University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland became the first hospital to perform pediatric spine surgery with NuVasive's Pulse platform, NBC affiliate WKYC affiliate WKYC reported June 2.

  2. Crystal Clinic in 2022: 5 notes

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    From recognitions to new technology, here is what Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has done so far in 2022:

  3. HOPCo, Pardee UNC Health create orthopedic and neurosurgery Center of Excellence

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    Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville, N.C., and Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. are partnering to form an orthopedic and neurosurgical specialty Center of Excellence.

  4. 7 robotics headlines in May

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    From milestone surgeries to new investments, here are seven robotics headlines from the last month:

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  1. 3D spine surgery planning system gets FDA clearance

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    SMAIO got FDA clearance for the Balance Analyzer 3D planning software for spine realignment.

  2. Devicemaker adds senior vice president of product development

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    Intelligent Implants added Andy Forsberg as senior vice president of product development.

  3. 4 recent spine center data breaches: Are physician groups easier targets?

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    Four physician-owned spine practices reported cyberattacks this year as the number of healthcare data breaches continues to rise because of the increased threat posed by the Russian government, according to the American Hospital Association.

  4. 30 spine surgeons performing artificial disc replacement

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    The artificial disc replacement industry, which accumulated almost $502 million in 2021 revenue, is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2028, according to a report by Zion Market Research.

  1. Piedmont Henry Hospital named Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery

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    Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Ga., earned the Blue Distinction Centers designation for spine surgery, the Henry Herald reported June 2.

  2. Orthopedic physicians killed in Tulsa shooting remembered by community

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    Two orthopedic physicians who were killed in a mass shooting at Tulsa, Okla.-based Saint Francis Health System on June 1 are being remembered for the care they gave in and outside their clinical work.

  3. Crystal Clinic launches pain management service line

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    Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn, Ohio, opened a new pain management service line, offering a multifaceted approach to pain management, June 1.

  4. OrthoAlliance partners with 27-physician practice

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    OrthoAlliance, a Cincinnati-based MSO, has partnered with Columbus, Ohio-based OrthoNeuro.

  5. 12 'rising stars' in sports medicine

    Carly Behm -
    Castle Connolly's "2022 Rising Stars" list recognizes early-career physicians across several specialities — including sports medicine — for their accomplishments.

  6. CTL Amedica executive recognized as top spine inventor

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    CTL Amedica Chief Technology Office Sean Suh was included on Spinemarket's top spine inventor list for the sixth year in a row.

  7. Spine surgeon named to devicemaker advisory board

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    Pierce Nunley, MD, was named to 3Spine's medical advisory board.

  8. Spine surgeon killed in Oklahoma hospital shooting

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    Police in Tulsa, Okla., on June 2 said a spine surgeon was targeted and killed in a mass shooting at Saint Francis Health System.

  9. How spine practices can retain a competitive advantage

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    Competition continues to rise among spine surgeons and practices as an increasing number of procedures move from hospitals toward the outpatient setting, where they can be performed at a lower cost. 

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  • Spine surgeon killed in Oklahoma hospital shooting
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  • Orthopedic surgeon convicted of battery at hospital
  • Billionaire spine surgeon buys $23.9M mansion
  • Could Medtronic's spine business be the next medtech spinoff?
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  • Lawsuits build against Aetna's spine surgery coverage
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  • Walmart's latest partnership pushes retailer into spine care
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  • Outpatient orthopedic hospital to close, lay off staff
  • Rothman Orthopaedics to become national brand, but no 'aspirations to go beyond US'
  • Sports medicine physician fired amid misconduct allegations involving patients
  • Orthopedic surgeon allegedly exaggerated patient visits to defraud insurers
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  • Orthopedic surgeon, wife get 5 years in prison for tax crimes