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  1. 31 best hospitals for both orthopedics, neurosurgery

    U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the 50 best hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and the 50 best hospitals for orthopedics in 2024 and 2025. The majority of facilities earned a spot on both lists. 
  2. Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics opens 10th Texas location

    Spring, Texas-based Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics has opened its 10th location in Pearland, Texas. 
  3. RWJBarnabas Health to provide care for Gotham FC

    West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has entered into a care partnership with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League championship team. 

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  1. Rothman's 'hub-and-spoke' model pays dividends

    Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute expanded into Florida in 2020 through its partnership with AdventHealth and plans to accelerate growth in one of the most competitive markets for orthopedics in the coming years. 
  2. Och Spine's first female spine surgeon on the importance of mentorship, collaboration

    Rachel Bratescu, MD, is the first female spine surgeon at New York City-based Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, and she hopes more will follow her lead.
  3. New Globus Medical robot cleared for use with Actify knee system

    Globus Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the ExcelsiusFlex robot in combination with the Actify 3D total knee system, the devicemaker said July 17.
  4. Does spine surgery timing affect costs and outcomes?

    Lumbar spine surgeries performed later in the week were associated with higher risks of 30-day readmissions, non-home discharge and costs, according to a study published by Cureus July 15.

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  1. The 'disconcerting' new payer trend in spine

    Spinal procedures are evolving to become less invasive and more effective with new technology enhancements. But not all health plans have caught up.
  2. Spinal implants, devices market expected to reach $22.39B

    The market value for spinal implants and devices is expected to reach $22.39 billion by 2032, Straits Research reported.
  3. Knee replacement market could reach $13.1B by 2034

    The market for total knee arthroplasty continues its steady growth due to the increasing number of people seeking relief from chronic knee pain. 
  4. OSF HealthCare, OrthoMidwest to open clinic

    Peora, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare plans to open a new orthopedic clinic after signing a co-management agreement with OrthoMidwest.
  1. Meet the orthopedic physician leaders of the NBA

    Here are the team physicians for each of the 30 teams in the NBA, listed in alphabetical order by team name:
  2. Stryker paid $1.8M to Massachusetts General Hospital last year

    Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston received $1.8 million from Stryker in 2023, according to the CMS Open Payments Data.
  3. What Arthrex, DePuy Synthes & more paid physicians last year

    Zimmer Biomet paid the most to physicians, providers and hospitals last year, according to CMS Open Payments Data.
  4. Top 50 neurology, neurosurgery hospitals for 2024-25: US News

    U.S. News & World Report released its "Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery" 2024-25 list on July 16, with New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals ranking No. 1.
  5. Dr. Amin Farokhrani named Harvard's team physician

    Amin Farokhrani, MD, has been named the head team physician for Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University's athletic department. 
  6. California spinal tumor program earns Joint Commission gold seal

    Santa Barbara (Calif.) Cottage Hospital’s brain and spinal tumor program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Brain Tumor Certification, according to a July 15 report from NoozHawk.
  7. Spine surgeon's $11M verdict reversed

    An $11 million jury award in favor of Stephen Courtney, MD, was reversed, opening up the possibility of a new trial, The Dallas Morning News reported July 15.
  8. Hospital for Special Surgery leaders react to 15th consecutive top orthopedic ranking

    Leaders with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery reflected on its legacy after being named as the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.
  9. Stryker completes acquisition of orthopedic company

    Stryker completed its acquisition of Artelon, a company that develops soft tissue fixation products for sports medicine and foot and ankle procedures, according to a July 15 news release. 

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