Today's Top 20 Stories
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Drs. Rich Gilbert, Patrick Connor & more: 5 orthopedic surgeons making the news
Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week. 11/26/19- -
Aurora Spine, Alphatec & more: 9 device company notes
Here are nine key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: 11/26/19- -
PE-backed orthopedic company acquires 4 implant portfolios from Surgical Frontiers
CrossRoads Extremity Systems, backed by private equity company HealthpointCapital, acquired four orthopedic implant product lines from Surgical Frontiers on Nov. 25. 11/26/19-
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Kentucky group to expand orthopedic services at new facility, recruit another orthopedic surgeon
Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health will relocate the three orthopedic surgeons from its hospital campus to a new planned facility and hire another once completed in October 2020, reports the Kentucky New Era. 11/26/19- -
Global spinal devices market forecasted to surpass $15B by 2026: 3 key notes
The global spinal devices market is projected to reach $15.74 billion by 2026, according to a report from Fortune Business Insights. 11/26/19- -
Arthrosurface launches new allograft for joint preservation
Arthrosurface launched its SpiralUp TCL Allograft System on Nov. 25. 11/26/19- -
London hospital performs 1st robotic-assisted surgery with Silony Medical device in the UK
The Royal London Hospital in England performed the first robotic-assisted procedure in the U.K. with Silony Medical's Verticale MIS Posterior Spinal Fixation System, Markets Business Insider reported Nov. 25. 11/26/19-
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Alphatec launches device to monitor nerves during spine surgery — 4 insights
Alphatec launched its SafeOp Neural InformatiX System for spine surgery on Nov. 26. 11/26/19- -
Why a dollar not spent isn't always saving in spine
Richard Wohns, MD, JD, founder of NeoSpine in Puyallup, Wash., discusses the biggest threat he sees to spine care, insurance company denials, and how spending a little upfront could provide better outcomes and significant savings in the future. 11/26/19- -
What success in spine will look like in 2020 from 3 surgeons
Three spine surgeons from across the country discuss the big trends in spine today and how their practices will likely change next year. 11/26/19- -
4 professional societies partner to form The Biologics Alliance
The Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, International Cartilage Repair Society and ON Foundation have partnered to form The Biologics Alliance. 11/25/19-
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Dr. Rich Gilbert: The Steadman Clinic, Orthopedic Care Partners affiliation & future of PE in orthopedics
Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic recently partnered with orthopedic practice company Orthopedic Care Partners. 11/25/19- -
Kentucky practice to open orthopedic clinic — 3 insights
Princeton, Ky.-based Caldwell Medical Center will open its Caldwell Medical Associates Orthopedic Clinic in early December to meet the growing needs of the community, The TimesLeader reports. 11/25/19- -
Study: Artificial cervical disc replacement safe in ASCs — 5 insights
Anterior cervical disc replacement procedures are safe to perform in ASCs, according to a study published in Spine. 11/25/19- -
Missouri hospital 1st in state to offer new imaging technology for spine surgery
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis recently installed the 7D Surgical System for Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery for spine procedures. 11/25/19- -
Spinal Elements earns spot in San Diego's best workplaces for 2019
Spinal Elements was recognized as a Top Workplace for 2019 by The San Diego Union Tribune and its partner Energage on Nov. 17. 11/25/19- -
NuVasive receives FDA clearance to expand interlock device's applications for cervical spine
The FDA recently granted NuVasive 510(k) clearance to expand its CoRent Small Interlock system for multilevel use in cervical spine surgery. 11/25/19- -
Dr. William Carson temporarily takes chief of staff role at West Virginia hospital amid physician sexual assault allegations
Beckley, W.Va.-based U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently appointed William Carson, MD, as acting chief of staff while an investigation into sexual assault charges against a former physician is ongoing, reports Metro News. 11/25/19- -
California spine surgeon sentenced to 30 months in prison after $5M kickback scheme
Spine surgeon Daniel Capen, MD, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Nov. 22 after pleading guilty to conspiracy and receiving kickbacks at the now defunct Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, Calif., reports the Long Beach Post News. 11/25/19- -
Former DMC neurosurgery residency director speaks out against allegations after program loses accreditation
Detroit Medical Center is in danger of losing its residency program, and former director of the program Murali Guthikonda, MD, told The Detroit News that charges against the program that caused it to lose accreditation are inaccurate. 11/25/19-