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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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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  1. 52 spine 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 spine surgeons.
  2. 5 states with the most employed orthopedic surgeons

    California, the largest state in the nation by population size, also has the highest number of employed orthopedic surgeons, with an estimated 2,570 working in the state, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3.
  3. 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research, per Avant-Garde Health

    Thirty U.S. hospitals have been named in the top 1% of institutions for orthopedic research in 2024 by Avant-Garde Health. 
  4. 5 highest-paying states for orthopedic surgeons

    Orthopedic surgeons in the five highest-paying states earn an average of $501,754 a year, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3. 

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  1. Costco to sell Ozempic: 8 things for orthopedic surgeons to know

    Just six months after entering the healthcare industry, big box retailer Costco has announced plans to launch a personalized weight loss program for its members, which includes the sale of GLP-1 weight loss drugs including Ozempic. 
  2. Spine surgeon sues state of Florida, alleging wrongful shutdown and defamation

    Alfred Bonati, MD, who owns Hudson, Fla.-based Bonati Spine Institute, sued the state of Florida for $500 million alleging his clinic was wrongfully shut down in 2023, ABC Action News reported April 4.
  3. Spineology taps executive vice president of sales

    Minimally invasive spine surgery leader Spineology has tapped industry veteran Emory Rooney as its executive vice president of sales. 
  4. Orthopedic surgeon pay by state, 2024

    Minnesota is the highest-paying state for orthopedic surgeons based on the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 3. 
  1. 16 top hospitals for spine research: Avant-Garde Health

    Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top surgeons and hospitals across 10 specialties, including spine surgery.
  2. What 6 Johnson & Johnson execs were paid since 2021

    Johnson & Johnson's CEO Joaquin Duato's total compensation was about $28.4 million in 2023, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing.
  3. Henry Schein completes majority acquisition of TriMed

    Henry Schein completed its acquisition of majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker, according to an April 4 news release. 
  4. 5 spine surgeons' strategies against cyberattacks

    Cyberattacks have been at the forefront of healthcare leaders' minds in recent months after the wide-scale Change Healthcare incident. 
  5. 4 practices expanding imaging capabilities

    In 2019, EOS imaging launched its EOSedge musculoskeletal imaging system, which captures images in seconds with less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays and CT scans. It can reduce the amount of radiation patients are exposed to by 80%. 
  6. Meet the leaders of the 12 best hospitals in Florida for spine surgery

    Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including 12 in Florida. 
  7. 4 medtech notes: ZimVie, Orthofix and more

    Here are four key updates from spine and orthopedic medtech companies since March 27.
  8. NFL player plans 2nd career as orthopedic surgeon

    The transition from NFL player to orthopedic specialist is not an unusual one. Several notable NFL players, including Chiefs offensive lineman Mark Adickes, MD, and Pittsburgh Steelers head surgeon James Bradley, MD, have begun musculoskeletal careers following their football careers. 
  9. Meet the surgeons using Apple Vision Pro in the OR

    Four orthopedic and spine surgeons have made strides using Apple's Apple Vision Pro headset in the operating room in 2024. 

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