Today's Top 20 Stories
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Montana surgery center expands orthopedic trauma care
Missoula (Mont.) Bone, Joint and Surgery Center added a new orthopedic trauma surgeon, Richard Myers, MD, to provide severe injury treatment that was previously only available out of state, according to an Aug. 29 report from Bitterroot Star. -
Dr. Albert Wong completes 2nd endoscopic TLIF on the West Coast
Albert Wong, MD, of Los Angeles-based DOCS Health completed the second endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion on the West Coast. -
Carrell Clinic adds 2 surgeons
Carrell Clinic in Dallas added two surgeons to its team — Tyler Youngman, MD, and Holt Cutler, MD.
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Dr. Ben Mayo joins Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists
Ben Mayo, MD, joined Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists in Troy, Mich., the practice said Aug. 30. -
Why mediation is necessary in orthopedic practice-hospital partnerships
Smaller orthopedic practices may want to explore partnering with a hospital, but it should be done carefully, according to Bruce Prager, MD. -
2 recent robotics milestones
Here are two robotics milestones Becker's has reported on since Aug 2: -
Spine surgeon's lawsuit against ASC heads for arbitration
A whistleblower lawsuit from Hooman Melamed, MD, alleging Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center in Marina del Rey, Calif. compromised patient care will go to arbitration.
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Hip arthroscopy cost by state: ASC vs HOPD
ASCs are typically the less expensive site of care to receive a hip arthroscopy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. -
Shore Orthopaedic University Associates adds spine surgeon
Shore Orthopaedic University Associates in Somers Point, N.J. added spine surgeon Gregory Callanan, DO., according to an Aug. 29 announcement in the Cape May County Herald. -
The 10 highest-paying cities for orthopedists
Orthopedic specialists practicing in Savannah, Ga., earn an average of $582,878 a year — $9,878 more than the national average, according to data from Medscape. -
Vizient explores strategies to maintain musculoskeletal procedure volume
Healthcare performance improvement company Vizient is examining strategies to retain its volume in musculoskeletal procedures as sites of care shift.
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Miami's 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons
While the average orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. makes $573,000 a year, the highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Miami earns $759,700, according to data from Medscape's salary reporter. -
Why orthopedic surgeons are worried about the supply chain
As supply chain pressures persist, all physician specialties, including orthopedics, may need to reevaluate their supply procurement strategies. -
4 places adding orthopedic robots
Becker's reported on four places adding orthopedic robots in August. -
3 orthopedic surgeons join Quantum Health's clinical advisory board
Quantum Health, which focuses on healthcare navigation and care coordination, added to its clinical advisory board, the company said Aug. 29. -
Mainstay Medical completes enrollment in spinal cord stimulator trial
Mainstay Medical completed enrollment for its randomized clinical trial for its ReActiv8 restorative neurostimulation device, according to an Aug. 29 news release. -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Dodgers pitcher
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is scheduled to perfom Tommy John surgery on Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the MLB said Aug. 28. -
Alliance Orthopedics opens 6th office location
Freehold, N.J.-based Alliance Orthopedics has opened a new office location in Randolph, N.J., bringing its total number of locations to six. -
Los Angeles' 5 highest paid orthopedic surgeons
While the average orthopedic surgeon makes $573,000 a year, Los Angeles' highest paid orthopedic surgeon earns $1,251,300, according to data from Medscape'ss salary reporter. -
Hospital for Special Surgery loses suit alleging $51.2M shortfall in COVID-19 funds
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has lost a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services alleging that it should have received an additional $51.2 million in funding from the COVID-19-related CARES Act.
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