Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Orthopedic hospital proposed in Ohio

    Claire Wallace -
    An orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation hospital has been proposed for a vacant mixed-use site in Seven Hills, Ohio, according to a Feb. 28 report from Cleveland.com.

  2. 4 things to know about the developer of the BEAR technique

    Amelia Ickes -
    Martha Murray, MD, is the co-developer of the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair — known as BEAR — technique, which is the first FDA-approved medical technology that enables healing of a torn ACL.

  3. Orthopedic group's request to keep Wisconsin hospitals open denied

    Carly Behm -
    A judge in Wisconsin has denied a request from Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to delay the closure of two hospitals, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Feb. 27. 

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  1. Alphatec CEO aspires to building 'spine monster' on the heels of strong 2023

    Carly Behm -
    Alphatec CEO Pat Miles has big expectations for the company after a strong 2023.

  2. US News ranked orthopedic facilities demonstrate better arthroplasty outcomes

    Claire Wallace -
    Hospitals recognized on U.S. News & World Report's top 50 orthopedic facilities have a significantly lower likelihood of receiving total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty readmission penalties, according to a study published in the February issue of Journal of Arthroplasty. 

  3. Orthopedic surgery competition to be driven by tech innovation in 2024: Dr. Alex Vaccaro

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Innovation with new technology such as augmented reality and robotics will have a great impact on competition in the orthopedic surgery industry, according to Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD.

  4. How competition among spine surgeons is evolving

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Spine surgery competition is evolving this year thanks to changes in workforce saturation and the addition of new spine centers.

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  1. 7 orthopedic practices opening new offices

    Carly Behm -
    Becker's reported on seven orthopedic practices opening new locations in February.

  2. 4 recent spine surgery firsts

    Carly Behm -
    Becker's has reported on four physicians in 2024 who saw personal firsts in spine surgery.

  3. What PELTO Health Partners did in its 1st year to prepare for expansion

    Carly Behm -
    In February 2023 Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons came together to form PELTO Health Partners, an orthopedic group free of outside capital.

  4. The practices adding multiple surgeons

    Claire Wallace -
    While staffing shortages continue among all medical specialties, some practices are having better luck recruiting new physicians than others. 

  1. Smith+Nephew records $5.5B in 2023 revenue

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Medtech company Smith+Nephew surpassed $5 billion in 2023 revenue, according to its Feb. 27 financial report. 

  2. How neurologists' salaries stack up

    Claire Wallace -
    Neurologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest-paying careers in the U.S., totaling an average of $313,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape's 2023 compensation report. 

  3. Charlotte Hornets' practice center to include Novant Health orthopedic facility

    Carly Behm -
    The NBA's Charlotte Hornets plan to house a Novant Health sports medicine and orthopedic center at its practice center, Charlotte Business Journal reported Feb. 27.

  4. SI-Bone sees 'year of records' in 2023

    Carly Behm -
    Spine devicemaker SI-Bone saw $138.9 million in revenue in 2023, the company said Feb. 26.

  5. HealthMe, OrthoForum Value Network partner

    Carly Behm -
    HealthMe and The OrthoForum Value Network have partnered to expand patient and employer access to value-based orthopedic care.

  6. Orthopedic surgeon, former Rams linebacker, acquires cryotherapy company

    Carly Behm -
    Orthopedic surgeon Patrick Tyrance, MD, acquired Delray Beach (Fla.) Cryo, according to a Feb. 27 news release.

  7. From the decline of private practice to the 'minefield of prior authorization': The most dangerous trends in spine, orthopedics

    Claire Wallace -
    From ongoing fights with insurance companies to scope of practice expansions for non-spine and orthopedic trained physicians, 25 physicians told Becker's the trends that they think are the most dangerous to spine and orthopedics right now. 

  8. Orthopedic device market expected to slow in 2024, but 2 companies could come out on top

    Claire Wallace -
    Investment bank Needham expects the orthopedic device market to slow in growth later this year, declining to 4% or 5% in 2024 and beyond, according to a Feb. 25 report from Seeking Alpha. 

  9. Aclarion announces $3M public offering

    Carly Behm -
    Aclarion, a company focused on spine pain diagnostics, listed a $3 million public offering, the company said Feb. 26.

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