Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Orthopedic surgeons among specialists with happiest marriages

    Claire Wallace -
    Around 85% of orthopedic surgeons report feeling happy in their marriages, describing them as either "good" or "very good," according to Medscape's 2024 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. 

  2. Dr. Tomas Pevny 1st in region to offer Iovera treatment

    Claire Wallace -
    Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based orthopedic surgeon, Tomas Pevny, MD, has become the first physician in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis knee pain treatment. 

  3. Hospital for Special Surgery earns top rating for all outpatient orthopedics

    Carly Behm -
    New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was among 134 hospitals named to Healthgrades' Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence ranking, and it is the only hospital to earn the top rating in all four surgery cohorts.

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  1. Mass General orthopedic physicians return to 2 Steward hospitals

    Carly Behm -
    Orthopedic physicians who were working at Mass General Brigham in Boston are returning to Holy Family hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, Mass., Boston Business Journal reported Feb. 12.

  2. American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives adds Provident Healthcare Partners to peer review program

    Carly Behm -
    The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives added Provident Healthcare Partners for its advisory service for mergers, acquisitions and private equity partnerships.

  3. Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance adds spine surgeon

    Carly Behm -
    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville added spine surgeon Jason Smith, MD, the practice said in a Feb. 12 LinkedIn post.

  4. Spine surgeons' tech recruiting strategies

    Carly Behm -
    Physician recruitment isn't the only obstacle for spine practices and health systems. Surgical technicians have been another challenging position to recruit for.

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  1. Surgeons are 'ghosting' the ED, ortho leader says

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The continuing wave of orthopedic and spine procedures to ASC settings has one surgeon concerned about the impact that will have on both surgeons and patients.

  2. 4 orthopedic building moves in 2 months

    Claire Wallace -
    Physicians and real estate firms alike are investing in medical properties nationwide. 

  3. 25 spine, orthopedic practices to know in 2024

    Claire Wallace -
    Here are 25 orthopedic practices to know going into 2024:

  4. Why spine robots remain a financial hurdle for ASCs

    Carly Behm -
    Spine and orthopedic robots are a useful tool for surgeons but they come with a high price tag for ASCs.

  1. USPI total joints spiked 15% last year

    Laura Dyrda -
    Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported joint replacement procedures at its surgery centers jumped 20% year over year in the fourth quarter, and were up 15% for the full year.

  2. Is ChatGPT ready for orthopedic patients?

    Claire Wallace -
    Three studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the accuracy of artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, when it comes to providing accurate information for musculoskeletal patients. 

  3. Ozempic's impact on total hip replacements

    Claire Wallace -
    Two studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the impact that the drug semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic to treat Type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for weight loss, could have on patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. 

  4. Accelus expands board of directors

    Claire Wallace -
    Spinal implant technology company Accelus has added its president and CEO, Kevin McGann, and business leader Bernie Haffey to its board of directors. 

  5. Danbury Hospital earns spine surgery accreditation

    Claire Wallace -
    Danbury (Conn.) Hospital has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for spine care, according to a Feb. 10 report from the News Times.

  6. ASCs can have the upper hand in spine surgeon recruiting

    Carly Behm -
    Physician recruiting can be a challenge for healthcare groups, but outpatient settings might have an advantage when it comes to bringing on spine surgeons.

  7. Think Surgical inks collaboration for orthopedic robotics

    Carly Behm -
    Think Surgical and Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. are partnering to bolster the TMini orthopedic robotic system.

  8. Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery suffers breach

    Carly Behm -
    Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Colorado notified patients of a data breach in January, law firm Console and Associates said in a Feb. 9 article on JD Supra. 

  9. The orthopedic trends 7 surgeons are following

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The increasing movement of procedures to ASCs settings, biologics and new technologies are three trends that orthopedic surgeons are keeping up with.

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