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HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program effective before elective orthopedic surgery: Study
An internal study of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's Lifestyle Medicine Program found it was effective for elective orthopedic surgery patients. -
7 orthobiologics updates
From new studies and milestones, here are seven key updates in orthobiologics since Nov. 13. -
10 places hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons
Here are 10 hospitals and health systems seeking spine and orthopedic surgeons.
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OrthoNebraska adds Health Catalyst Ignite data platform
Omaha-based OrthoNebraska inked a partnership with Health Catalyst, according to a Jan. 13 news release. -
Peer-to-peer reviewers need more accountability, spine surgeon says
One frustrating aspect for spine surgeon Bethwel Raore, MD, is peer-to-peer reviews and getting insurance coverage for his patient's care. -
Alabama hospital to build $16M orthopedic ASC
Birmingham, Ala.-based Grandview Medical Center will start construction on an ASC focused on orthopedics and pain management, the Birmingham Business Journal reported Jan. 10. -
The importance of preventive orthopedic care
As orthopedic surgeons prepare for a busy 2025, there is one word that they help will lead care forward in 2025: prevention.
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Dr. Duane Pitt opens advanced spine care practice in Texas
Duane Pitt, MD, has opened Spine Disorders of Texas, a new advanced spine care practice in Flower Mound, Texas. -
Saluda Medical closes $100M financing
Saluda Medical closed a $100 million finance round, the spine company said Jan. 10. -
Dartmouth Health names orthopedic chair
Anna Miller, MD, was named chair of orthopedics at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine in Lebanon, N.H., according to a Jan. 8 news release. -
Arizona hospital adds Medtronic StealthStation
Glendale, Ariz.-based Abrazo Arrowhead added Medtronic's StealthStation S8 spine navigation system.
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2 recent orthopedic data breaches
Becker's reported on two orthopedic practices' data breaches since Jan. 1. -
2 tips for spine surgeon, payer conversations in 2025
A continuing pain point for spine and orthopedic surgeons is prior authorizations and working with payers to get patients' care covered. -
High BMI increases joint replacement costs
A study from a research team a Boston-based Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, has determined that patients with a high body mass index cost facilities up to 7% for joint arthroplasty. -
Meet the orthopedic caregivers for the world's 20 most profitable sports teams
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys has been named the most profitable sports team in the world with a net worth of $10.1 billion, according to a Jan. 9 report from Forbes. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Miami Marlins pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Braxton Garrett, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas. -
Onward's first Arc-EX systems sold in the US
Onward Medical's Arc-EX spinal cord stimulator saw its first U.S. sales in late December, according to a Jan. 9 news release. -
Ventris Medical earns FDA nod for orthopedic bone graft containment system
Ventris Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Backpack bone graft containment system, according to a Jan. 9 news release. -
Christus Health welcomes patients to new orthopedic center
Christus Health has started scheduling patient appointments for its new Beaumont, Texas-based Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, which is set to open Jan. 13. -
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin opens new location
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin (Texas), an affiliate of Growth Orthopedics, has opened a new location in Leander, Texas.
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