Medical technology company Stryker experienced a data breach, according to an article from law firm Console and Associates published by JD Supra on Dec. 9.

Here are eight major athletes who have suffered spine injuries during their 2024 sports season: 

Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, shared his expertise with Becker's on topics including artificial intelligence and spine robots.

Smith+Nephew recently became the latest major orthopedics company to announce layoffs in 2024, sharing plans to cut 150 jobs in Memphis, Tenn. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City had a strong 2024 with bolstered leadership and growth.

Throughout 2024, technology giant Apple has played a role in several orthopedic and spine surgeries in a number of ways. For example, in February 2024, Robert Masson, MD, became the first spine surgeon to use Apple's Vision Pro into the operating room.

Long Branch, N.J.-based Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and Seaview Orthopaedics, a partner practice of RWJBarnabas Health, have provided free joint replacements to two patients through the Operation Walk initiative. 

OrthoSC in Myrtle Beach, S.C., added interventional pain medicine physician Scott Mayhew, MD.

Here are 17 leaders that were tapped for CEO or president roles at major orthopedic practices and organizations throughout 2024: 

From leading new innovations and growing its footprint, Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute saw several key developments in 2024.

OrthoIndy appointed two C-suite leaders to its team, the practice said Dec. 9.

Endoscopic spine surgery is poised to play an increasing role in patient care, but questions about dominating techniques and payer responses remain, Brandon Hirsch, MD, said.

Augmented reality and robot-assisted spine surgery both yielded high precision in pedicle screw placement, a study out of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital marked the topping off of the upcoming Adams Neurosciences Center, according to a Dec. 5 news release.

Johnson & Johnson's Velys robot has been used in unicompartmental knee replacements for the first time, according to a Dec. 5 LinkedIn post. 

There have been five key leadership appointments in the spine and orthopedic sphere during the first week of December.

On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced changes to its anesthesia reimbursement policies in Connecticut, New York and Missouri that would place time limits on anesthesia care. 

Here are eight spine surgeons moving to new practices since Nov. 1:

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is opening a new office in the same city on Dec. 9.

Ravi Chari, MD, CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, is staying one step ahead of a challenging healthcare landscape.