Today's Top 20 Stories
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How costs of cervical disc replacement and ACDF compare
Although the cost of cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery costs are similar, long-term costs are different, according to a study in the April issue of Spine. -
Orthopedic surgeon charged over alleged hidden cameras at practice
An Idaho orthopedic surgeon was arrested after footage from a hidden camera at his medical office was found, The Spokesman-Review reported April 7. -
How the net worth of 4 Stryker billionaires has changed since 2019
Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker.
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How spine surgeons can prepare for physician shortages, growing demand
Spine surgeons are anticipating large physician shortages in the near future. -
Nevada spine practice introduces Amplify DualPortal Endoscopic Surgery
Carson City, Nev.-based Battle Born Brain and Spine has launched the use of Amplify DualPortal Endoscopic Surgery, becoming the first official endoscopic spine surgical practice in the region. -
'These are crazy times': Orthopedics' biggest disruptors
The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. -
182 orthopedic research all-stars: Avant-Garde Health
Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top physicians and hospitals across 10 specialties, including orthopedic surgery.
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Dr. Keith Meister to operate on Miami Marlins pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Eury Pérez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on April 8. -
Orthopedic surgeon pay up 1.8%
Orthopedic surgeon pay in the U.S. has reached an average of $378,250 a year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, up 1.8% from the previous year's data. -
The future of total joint replacements
Here are three advancements in total joint replacements that orthopedic leaders should know: -
Fox Valley Orthopedics adds Dr. Kenneth Chakour as partner
Geneva, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics has named Kenneth Chakour, MD, as a partner in the practice, according to an April 4 press release submitted to the Daily Herald.
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EmergeOrtho ASC affiliate earns 4 accreditation awards
The Brunswick Surgery Center in Leland, N.C., has earned four certificates of excellence from DNV Healthcare, according to an April 5 report from Wilmington Biz. -
South Carolina governor has knee surgery
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster had an outpatient knee surgery to address a meniscus tear, his office said April 4. -
Dr. Rory Goodwin named spine director at Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis
C. Rory Goodwin, MD, PhD, was named director of spine services at Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis in Durham, N.C. -
Virginia Spine Institute rebrands
Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute rebranded to VSI. -
14,820 orthopedic surgeons in the US: 6 BLS stats to know
An estimated 14,820 orthopedic surgeons work in the U.S, and the mean annual wage of $378,250, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3. -
Warren Memorial Hospital earns gold seal of approval for knee, hip replacements
Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for total knee and total hip replacements. -
Dr. Ali Baaj named Banner Health systemwide spine chief
Ali Baaj, MD, was named systemwide chief of spine surgery at Phoenix-based Banner Health, according to an April 4 LinkedIn post. -
How 1 orthopedic surgeon has developed the future of deformity care
Dror Paley, MD, has spent significant time in his career looking for ways to improve limb lengthening and orthopedic deformity care. -
Weill Cornell surgeon performs Tanzania's 1st endoscopic spinal surgery
Lynn McGrath, MD, a neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City, has performed the first endoscopic spine surgery in Tanzania.
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