Today's Top 20 Stories
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The career decisions 4 spine surgeons would redo
Hindsight is 20-20, and it's not uncommon for people to wish they could rewind the clock and approach key career decisions differently. -
SurGenTec earns FDA clearance for hydrophilic synthetic bone graft
SurGenTec's OsteoFlo hydroputty synthetic bone graft earned 510(k) clearance from the FDA, the medtech company said March 7. -
Idaho health system adds 2-physician orthopedic practice
Rexburg, Idaho-based Upper Valley Orthopedics is now a part of Rexburg-based Madisonhealth, the Rexburg Standard Journal reported March 6.
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Texas orthopedic group suffers email breach
Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound (Texas) notified patients of an email breach, the practice said March 6. -
Stryker knee implants recalled
Stryker is recalling 143 units of its Triathlon total knee system, according to a March 6 notice from the FDA. -
Private equity can work in orthopedics, says DISC surgeon
Private equity is under scrutiny after several federal agencies launched an inquiry into its role in healthcare. -
Change Healthcare incident 'should concern all of us,' spine surgeon says
Healthcare workers and consumers should pay closer attention to which entities are overseeing the landscape in light of the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, says spine surgeon Brian Gantwerker, MD.
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Are spine robots overused?
Spine surgery robots and navigation systems have shown promise in assisting surgeons and enhancing patient outcomes. But there is concern that early-career spine surgeons are leaning on the technology too much. -
Mass General Brigham to open orthopedics, sports medicine center
Somverville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is planning an orthopedics and sports medicine facility in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Mass. -
Dr. Thomas Knox joins Baxter Bone & Joint
Thomas Knox, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, joined the staff of Baxter Health Bone & Joint Clinic in Mountain Home, Ark. -
5 medtech notes: Orthofix, ZimVie and more
Here are five key developments from spine devicemakers since Feb. 28.
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5 things to know about Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Sharonville, Ohio-based Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S. -
Orthofix sees 64% increase in Q4 revenue
Orthofix's fourth quarter sales grew 64%, and its full year revenue rose 62%, according to financial results posted March 5. -
2 spine companies launching public offering
Two spine companies launched public offerings since Feb. 26. -
New York orthopedic group experiences data security incident affecting 177K individuals
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine recently experienced a data security incident affecting 177,101 individuals. -
Holy Cross Medical Group adds pain management specialist
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group has added interventional pain specialist Giuseppe Paese, DO, according to a March 5 press release sent to Becker's. -
HHS intervention amid Change Healthcare cyberattack a 'welcome first step': AMA
The American Medical Association praised HHS and CMS for their response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack. -
Crozer Health nixes orthopedic ASC plans
Springfield Township, Pa.-based Crozer Health has nixed plans to reopen its shuttered Springfield campus's emergency department and medical center as an orthopedic ASC, according to a March 5 report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. -
5 female spine leaders to know
Here are five female leaders in the spine space to know: -
Surgeons warn of 'overutilization' of spinal fusion
Spinal fusions are a common option for addressing back pain and spine conditions. But some spine surgeons worry that the procedure could be overdone.
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