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  1. Dr. Steven Cyr introduces weeklong training program for OrthoSculpt

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgeon Steven Cyr, MD, introduced a weeklong training program for his OrthoSculpt procedure.

  2. 7 places hiring orthopedic surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Here are seven places hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

  3. Surgalign's Q1 revenue dips by $3.9M: 7 notes

    Claire Wallace -
    Medical technology company Surgalign saw a $3.9 million dip in revenue in the first quarter of 2023 as compared with the same period last year, according to the company's first quarter financial report, released on May 11. 

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  1. 6 places hiring spine surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Here are six places seeking spine surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

  2. Athens Orthopedic Clinic breaks ground on 23.6K-square-foot facility

    Claire Wallace -
    Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic has broken ground on a 23,600-square-foot facility in Greensboro, Ga., according to a May 10 report from the Lake Oconee Breeze.

  3. 6 outpatient spine updates in 2023

    Carly Behm -
    Here are six developments in the outpatient spine space so far in 2023:

  4. How orthopedic surgeons are paid by setting

    Carly Behm -
    Orthopedic surgeons in single-specialty settings tend to earn more compared to their hospital-employed counterparts, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive. 

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  1. Picking favorites: The procedures 7 spine surgeons enjoy performing the most

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgeons will master an array of procedures in their career, but some stand out for their welcome challenges or rewarding patient outcomes.

  2. Median orthopedic surgeon pay hits $546K: Physicians Thrive

    Carly Behm -
    Orthopedic surgeons are among the highest-paid specialties, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive. 

  3. Al Roker undergoes knee revision

    Riz Hatton -
    Al Roker, weather anchor on NBC's Today show, underwent a total knee revison on May 9, the news outlet reported May 10. 

  4. Dr. Brian Cole performs knee cartilage transplant on Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog

    Laura Dyrda -
    Brian Cole, MD, head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush University Medical Center, performed a cartilage transplant surgery on the right knee of Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, according to ESPN News Services.

  1. NuVasive's Q1 sales grow 5.8 percent: 4 notes

    Carly Behm -
    NuVasive on May 10 posted first quarter sales of $307.7 million.

  2. Bioventus sells wound care segment

    Carly Behm -
    Bioventus sold its wound care segment to LifeNet Health, according to a May 10 news release.

  3. Dr. Brian Fiani joins Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics and Spine Specialists

    Claire Wallace -
    Brian Fiani, DO, joined Troy, Mich.-based Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics and Spine Specialists in his home state after spending years practicing in California and New York. 

  4. Coastal Orthopedics marks 500th robotic knee replacement

    Carly Behm -
    Coastal Orthopedics in Bradenton, Fla. marked its 500th robotic knee procedure with Stryker's Mako robot, the practice said May 10.

  5. The economic impact of orthopedic surgeons by state

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic surgeons contribute around $74 billion in economic output nationwide, including more than 411,000 jobs, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 

  6. House of Sports and Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists partner

    Carly Behm -
    House of Sports in Ardsley, N.Y. and Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich, Conn. have partnered, according to a May 10 news release shared with Becker's.

  7. 9 highest-paid CFOs in the spine device industry

    Claire Wallace -
    CFOs hold one of the top C-suite positions in companies nationwide. The highest paid CFOs in the spine device industry earn upwards of $4.2 million a year, on average. 

  8. Kansas governor signs bill to provide visiting team physicians with temporary waiver

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill that allows sports team physicians licensed in another state to receive a temporary waiver in Kansas, according to a May 9 report by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

  9. Why Dr. Alexander Vaccaro is optimistic about the spine, orthopedic industries

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Longer life expectancies, increased adoption of value-based care and the streamlining of practices are some of the reasons why Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, says he is optimistic about the spine and orthopedic industries. 

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