Today's Top 20 Stories
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4 medtech notes: Stryker, DePuy Synthes and more
From new acquisitions to FDA clearances, here are four updates from orthopedic devicemakers since Aug. 7. -
Device maker Moximed closes on $91M funding deal
Knee implant maker Moximed has closed on a round of stock financing for up to $91 million, according to an Aug. 13 report from Mass Device. -
28 states with no top-ranked orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently released its top 50 hospitals for both neurology and neurosurgery as well as orthopedic surgery for 2024 and 2025, with facilities in 22 states making the list.
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5 orthopedics deals shaping the industry
Here are five orthopedics deals to know so far in 2024. -
5 numbers shaping orthopedics
Here are five numbers shaping the orthopedic industry, as reported by Becker's: -
Watauga Orthopaedics, Tusculum University partner
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Watauga Orthopaedics and Greeneville, Tenn.-based Tusculum University have partnered to open an on-campus walk-in orthopedic clinic. -
The best approach for CBA spine fusion: Study
Using a cellular bone allograft yielded high lumbar spinal fusion rates across anterior, lateral, and posterior surgical approaches, according to a study published in the July 2024 issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery.
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Hospital for Special Surgery names first chief digital and technology officer
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named its first chief digital and technology officer, according to an Aug. 13 news release. -
Surgical Planning Associates' orthopedic mixed-reality system earns FDA nod
Surgical Planning Associates HipInsight 2.0 mixed-reality guidance system earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the medtech company said Aug. 13. -
Spectrum Dynamics partners for AI spine imaging
Spectrum Dynamics Medical partnered with Deepdense Medical for AI spine disease analysis. -
Mercyhealth adds neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon Bhargav Desai, MD, joined Mercyhealth in Rockford, Ill., the system said in an Aug. 12 news release.
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An overlooked issue with spine technology
Enabling technologies are becoming more entrenched in and more widely adopted in spine surgery, but there is a concern that the next generation of surgeons may rely too heavily on new technology to help them through complex surgeries. -
5 women in neurosurgery to know
The field of neurosurgery has long been male-dominated, with women making up only 30% of the neurology workforce. -
How Rothman is performing 8 months after announcing layoffs
In January, Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute announced plans to lay off 5% of its workforce beginning Jan. 8. -
Boston hospital names two orthopedic leaders
Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital named Eric Smith, MD, chair of orthopedics and Daniel Ward, MD, chief of arthroplasty. -
How well does ChatGPT understand spine clinical guidelines?
Different versions of ChatGPT addressed clinical questions about lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy differently, according to a study published in the September issue of the North American Spine Society Journal. -
4 HOPCo updates
Here are four developments from Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. and its practices so far in 2024. -
5 rare orthopedic surgeries being performed in ASCs
Here are five rare orthopedic surgeries being performed at ASCs. All of the following are covered under CMS' ASC coverage list. -
The top adult reconstruction fellowship programs on the East Coast
Of the top 50 adult reconstruction fellowship programs in 2024 ranked by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 15 are located on the East Coast. -
United Musculoskeletal Partners names CEO for Georgia market
United Musculoskeletal Partners named David McIntosh as CEO of its Georgia market, according to a LinkedIn post.
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