Today's Top 20 Stories
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3 orthopedic experts earning lifetime achievement awards in 2022
Three orthopedic surgeons and experts have received awards for their life's work in 2022. -
Dr. Jon Yoon performs NHL's 4th disc replacement in 7 months
Philadelphia-based neurosurgeon Jon Yoon, MD, performed a disc replacement on Joel Farabee of the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, the team said June 24. -
Neurosurgeons laud Congress for passing gun safety legislation
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons praised Congress for passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would expand background checks, restrict certain individuals from owning guns and provide incentives for states to enact "red-flag" programs.
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Accountant involved in spine surgery kickback scheme sentenced to prison
A 69-year-old accountant who enabled a scheme allowing kickbacks for spine surgery referrals was sentenced to prison, the Justice Department said June 24. -
Pennsylvania practice opens 4th location on hospital campus
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists opened a new location on the campus of Langhorne, Pa.-based St. Mary's Medical Center, Bucks County Herald reported June 23. -
Dr. Andrew Wassef completes 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery
Andrew Wassef, MD, completed his 1000th joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics technology. -
Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics' MSO 'eager to expand, partner and collaborate' with independent practices
Earlier this month, Bethesda, Md.-based the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics launched MedVanta, the largest physician-owned musculoskeletal management services organization in the U.S. It is focused on helping independent practices thrive in the modern healthcare environment.
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Most US hospitals fail to disclose joint replacement pricing: study
Less than half of hospital websites are sharing price information for joint replacements despite requirements that went into effect in 2021, according to a study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
Dr. Jacob Sams performs Illinois' 1st 'smart' total knee replacement
In May, Jacob Sams, MD, performed the first smart total knee replacement in Illinois at Decatur Memorial Hospital, the Herald & Review reported June 23. -
Tennessee's largest orthopedic group expands
Nashville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance will open a Brentwood, Tenn., clinic and physical therapy facility on June 27, according to the Williamson Herald. -
Ridgeview, Twin Cities Orthopedics to build orthopedic facility
Minneapolis-based Twin Cities Orthopedics and Ridgeview, a four-hospital system, are developing an orthopedic institute on the health system's Chaska, Minn., campus.
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University of Pittsburgh researchers' spine implants would monitor healing
A team at University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is creating a 3D-printed smart implant that would double as a sensor to monitor spinal healing. -
California practice 1st on West Coast to add Globus' 3-in-1 spinal imaging system
DOCS Health in Los Angeles is the first West Coast facility to add Globus Medical's Excelsius3D system. -
Top 4 challenges for spine surgeons
From tightening cost margins and staffing shortages in the operating room, spine surgeons are facing a number of challenges in 2022. -
Unity MSK adds Oregon orthopedic practice
Tigard (Ore.) Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic partnered with orthopedic platform Unity MSK. -
Former DePuy Synthes exec Bob Vitoux named CEO of OrthoWorx
Bob Vitoux has been appointed CEO of OrthoWorx, a Warsaw, Ind.-based nonprofit that aims to boost the orthopedics business in the region, Inside Indiana Business reported June 21. -
'Continuing the upward trajectory': What total joint replacement will look like in 10 years
Technology will play a major role in advancing total joint replacements over the next decade, four orthopedic surgeons predict. -
'Too hard to run as nonpartisan candidate': Dr. Al Gross on late US House withdrawal
Alaska orthopedic surgeon Al Gross, MD, has left the state's U.S. House race spinning after the third-place candidate withdrew from the special and general elections. -
Medtronic spine implant gets FDA clearance, breakthrough device designation
Medtronic has received FDA 510(k) clearance and breakthrough device designation for its LigaPass 2.0 ligament augmentation system. -
3Spine gets FDA exemption for implant trial
The FDA gave an investigational device exemption to spine devicemaker 3Spine.