Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 2 University Orthopedics surgeons tapped for new leadership roles

    Claire Wallace -
    East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics surgeons Brett Owens, MD, and Valentin Antoci, MD, have been tapped for new leadership roles in the community. 

  2. 5 orthopedic companies honored in 2024 Surgical Robotics industry awards

    Claire Wallace -
    Surgical Robotics Technology named the winners of its 2024 Surgical Robotics Industry Awards, honoring industry leaders across five categories. 

  3. Meet Team USA's head team physician

    Claire Wallace -
    Gloria Beim, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic, is heading to Paris in July for her fourth Olympic Games with Team USA. 

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  1. How 1 spine surgeon launched his own practice after medical group closure

    Carly Behm -
    Early in 2024, spine surgeon William Bradley, MD, said he learned he lost his job over a Zoom call. In March Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health's physician group, Saltzer Health, closed its doors.

  2. AAOS issues isolated meniscal tear guidance

    Claire Wallace -
    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued new clinical practice guidelines regarding the management of acute isolated meniscal pathology.

  3. Wyoming practice adds spine surgeon

    Carly Behm -
    Marko Tomov, MD, will join Casper (Wyo.) Orthopedics starting Aug. 1, according to a July 1 news release shared with Becker's.

  4. American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons names Washington, DC representative

    Carly Behm -
    Charlotte Pineda was named vice president of health policy and advocacy for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

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  1. OSF HealthCare adds endoscopic spine surgery

    Carly Behm -
    Two OSF HealthCare hospitals added endoscopic spine surgery, according to a July 1 email shared with Becker's.

  2. Dalai Lama treated at Hospital for Special Surgery

    Carly Behm -
    The Dalai Lama had a knee replacement at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery on June 28.

  3. NeuroScience and Spinal Associates lease space in Florida hospital

    Carly Behm -
    Naples, Fla.-based NeuroScience and Spinal Associates leased space in Naples-based Southbrooke Medical Center, Business Observer reported June 29.

  4. Northwell opens $3M orthopedic facility

    Claire Wallace -
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has opened a $3 million orthopedic facility in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a June 28 report from The Hudson Independent. 

  1. Illinois senator undergoes hip replacement surgery at Rush

    Claire Wallace -
    Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, a Democratic from Illinois, underwent hip replacement surgery at Rush Oak Brook (Ill.) Surgery Center, according to a June 27 report from The Hill.

  2. Arnot Health opens upgraded orthopedic unit

    Claire Wallace -
    Elmira, N.Y.-based Arnot Health has cut the ribbon on its upgraded orthopedic unit at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, according to a June 27 report from MyTwinTiers.com.

  3. Kentucky hospital begins offering robotic knee replacements

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Danville, Ky.-based Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is now offering robotic knee replacements.

  4. Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds Smith + Nephew robot

    Claire Wallace -
    Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has added Smith + Nephew's CORI surgical robot at its Aliso Viejo, Calif., surgery center, according to a June 27 press release sent to Becker's. 

  5. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in San Diego

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in San Diego earns $948,500, according to Medscape'sMedscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  6. Orthopedic, spine practice activity ramping up in the Midwest: 7 moves

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are seven orthopedic and spine practice openings, partnerships, relocations and more in the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since April 30:

  7. ZimVie weighing potential sale: Bloomberg

    Ariana Portalatin -
    ZimVie, the former spine spinoff of Zimmer Biomet, is reportedly weighing options for a potential sale, Bloomberg reported June 25.

  8. The trends poised to shake up the industry

    Claire Wallace -
    Whether it be the transition of procedures to the ASC or the addition of new technology, the musculoskeletal industry seems to be in a state of constant change. 

  9. 'A fool with a tool is still a fool': How spine surgeons should approach robots

    Carly Behm -
    Spine surgery robots are on the rise, but they're no substitute for mastering spinal anatomy, Brian Gantwerker, MD, said at Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC +The Future of Spine Conference.

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