Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Physicians and malpractice in 2024: 8 things for orthopedic surgeons to know

    Claire Wallace -
    Around 6 in 10 physicians have been named in a malpractice lawsuit during their time in practice, according to Medscape's "The Rising Price of Risk Management: Physicians and Malpractice Report 2024," published Oct. 11. 

  2. Aware Health earns funding for orthopedic value-based care: 4 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Aware Health closed a $3 million seed funding round to support value-based care in orthopedics, according to an Oct. 10 news release. 

  3. SI-Bone's pelvic fracture fixation system debuts

    Carly Behm -
    SI-Bone's iFuse Torq TNT implant system was used in its first patient cases since earning the FDA's breakthrough device designation, according to an Oct. 10 news release. 

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  1. Orthopedic groups opening practices in the Midwest in 2 weeks

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are three orthopedic groups opening new practices in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 26:

  2. LifeNet Health acquires research lab for sports medicine

    Claire Wallace -
    Virginia Beach, Va.-based LifeNet Health has acquired a research laboratory for liver disease and sports medicine research, according to an Oct. 10 report from WA.com.

  3. Dr. Peter Millett operates on Blue Jackets forward

    Claire Wallace -
    Peter Millett, MD, a surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., has performed shoulder surgery on Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner. 

  4. X-Bolt completes 1st US implant using hip nailing system

    Claire Wallace -
    X-Bolt Orthopedics has announced the completion of the first U.S. implant using its Pro-X1 trochanteric nailing system.

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  1. Northside Hospital launches orthopedic trauma program

    Claire Wallace -
    Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Gwinnett has redeveloped its orthopedic trauma service program. 

  2. 10 places hiring spine, orthopedic surgeons

    Carly Behm -
    Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring spine and orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

  3. Smith+Nephew partners for robotic surgical planning: 3 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Smith+Nephew partnered with JointVue for 3D surgery planning, according to an Oct. 10 news release. 

  4. Texas Spine Consultants experiences cybersecurity incident: 7 notes

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving patient information. 

  1. Spine surgeons' priorities for '25: Machine learning, endoscopy + more

    Carly Behm -
    From advancements in technology to shifts in the payer landscape, spine surgeons are thinking about the trends they want to get ahead of to stay strong heading into 2025.

  2. SEC football season: Who provides care for all 16 teams

    Claire Wallace -
    As the 2024 to 2025 college football season begins, here are the physicians who provide orthopedic care for all 16 Southeastern Conference teams: 

  3. 5 spine, orthopedic biologic companies to know

    Carly Behm -
    Here are five spine and orthopedic companies that specialize in regenerative medicine and biologic implants.

  4. CHI Health opening orthopedic center in 2026: 4 notes

    Carly Behm -
    Omaha-based CHI Health plans to open CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside in 2026, according to an Oct. 9 news release. 

  5. VySpine's 3D-printed lumbar spine implant FDA cleared: 3 notes

    Carly Behm -
    VySpine earned FDA clearance for its LumiVy OsteoVy PEKK lumbar interbody fusion device, according to an Oct. 9 news release. 

  6. 'To say the deck is stacked against physician practice is an understatement': Where orthopedic surgeons are turning their political advocacy efforts

    Claire Wallace -
    The U.S. Congress has major influence in healthcare, from determining physician payments to making laws regulating who can own healthcare facilities. 

  7. Connecticut orthopedic practice to accommodate ADA patients following federal investigation: 12 notes

    Claire Wallace -
    At the beginning of October, Tolland, Conn.-based Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery, with locations in Manchester, Conn., entered into a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  8. Stryker's busy Q3: 8 updates to know

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are eight updates on medical device company Stryker, including acquisitions and new products, as reported by Becker's during the third quarter of 2024:

  9. How orthopedic practices are preparing for Milton

    Claire Wallace -
    As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, dozens of healthcare facilities in the state are shuttering as residents prepare to evacuate. 

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