Today's Top 20 Stories
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Behind Southeast Orthopedics Specialists' expansion strategy
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeast Orthopedics Specialists is keeping a close eye on the trend of healthcare moving out of traditional settings and into the medical office building and ASC space, according to an Oct. 31 report from the Jacksonville Business Journal. -
UC Gardner launches clinical trial for post-spine-surgery pain control
The Cincinnati-based UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute has launched a new clinical trial aiming to improve postsurgical pain and reduce opioid dependency and length of stay for patients undergoing spine surgery. -
Ospitek adds Dr. Mihir Patel as chief visionary officer
Ospitek named Mihir Patel, MD, as chief visionary officer, the company said in a Nov. 9 news release.
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Dr. Amy Wickman on the 'great potential' of outpatient spine surgery
Moving transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions to the ASC was one of the proudest accomplishments for Amy Wickman, MD, of Alta Orthopaedics in Santa Barbara, Calif. -
'No surgery is without risk': Spine surgeons aim to limit exposure
Spine surgery, like all other specialties, carries risks for both patients and physicians. However, physician-patient communication is crucial to limiting risk. -
6 notable orthopedic practice acquisitions in 2023
As orthopedic management organizations have continued to grow in 2023, Provident has broken down six major acquisitions that occurred in 2023 in its third quarter "Mergers and Acquisitions Update" report. -
Dr. James Andrews to retire as Auburn University's football medical director
James Andrews, MD, will retire from his role as Auburn (Ala.) University football's orthopedic surgeon and medical director.
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Orthopedic power players
Meet the leaders of five of thelargest orthopedic groups in the U.S.: -
This surgeon reveals what's next in healthcare
Jason Snibbe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with Snibbe Orthopedics in Los Angeles. He opened this specialty hospital just this year. Below he shares insight on his thoughts on the current trends of healthcare as well as where it's heading. -
Dr. Minal Cordeiro brings anterior hip replacement procedure to Maine group
Rockport, Maine-based Pen Bay Medical Center has added Minal Cordeiro, MD, an anterior hip replacement specialist, to its team, according to a Nov. 9 report from the Courier-Gazette. -
Spinal Elements celebrates 20-year milestone
Spine technology company Spinal Elements is celebrating 20 years in the business.
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42 orthopedic surgeon moves in 5 weeks
Here are 42 orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices or added to their titles, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 2: -
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center adds Dr. Justin Ledesma
Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center added Justin Ledesma, MD, according to a Nov. 8 LinkedIn post. -
The essential investments for spine practices
While it's important for spine surgeons to strategize on cost savings and revenue boosts, it's just as vital to know where to invest money when it comes to running a strong practice. -
3 biologics updates in 30 days
Here are three key updates on spine and orthopedic biologics since Oct. 10. -
Spineology CEO retires
John Booth is retiring from his role as CEO and director of Spineology, a minimally invasive surgery technology company. -
Judge slashes 'shockingly excessive' orthopedic malpractice verdict by $100M
A federal judge has reduced a $111 million jury award in a malpractice verdict against Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates to $10 million, calling the original "shockingly excessive," according to a Nov. 8 report from the StarTribune. -
Orthofix reports $184M in Q3 net sales
Medical device company Orthofix recorded $184 million in net sales during the third quarter, according to a Nov. 8 news release from the company. -
Good Samaritan Hospital adds Rosa robot for joint replacements
San Jose, Calif.-based Good Samaritan Hospital has added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa robot for total joint replacement procedures. -
9 states in need of orthopedic surgeons
There are 10 states in the U.S. that currently have fewer than three orthopedic surgeons for every 100,000 residents, and those shortages are only expected to increase over the coming years.
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