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Are patients willing to pay out of pocket for spine surgery?
As the cost of healthcare in the U.S. continues to rise, patients are becoming more reluctant to pay for pricey procedures, especially out of pocket. -
Accelus receives $20M investment
Accelus closed a $20 million debt facility from Symbiotic Capital, according to a Jan. 18 news release. -
Orthofix inks partnership with MRIguidance
Orthofix partnered with MRIguidance to distribute the BoneMRI software, according to a Jan. 18 news release.
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Cost of lumbar spinal fusion in the 30 largest US cities
Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo lumbar spinal fusion surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
3 spine surgeons' toughest financial decisions
The business side of spine surgery poses many crucial financial choices. Here's how three spine surgeons manage those challenges. -
What 3 orthopedic, spine practices are doing to treat high BMI patients
An optimal body mass index for adults is no higher than 24.9, according to the CDC. Patients with a BMI of over 30 are considered high-risk for the majority of orthopedic and spine procedures, while patients with a BMI of over 40 are often turned away by surgeons. -
Dr. Glen Crawford to retire
Glen Crawford, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and trauma and fracture care specialist at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Portsmouth, N.H., has retired, according to a Jan. 17 report from Seacoast Online.
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Spineology taps executive VP of marketing
Spine surgery technology company Spineology appointed Amanda Bloom as executive vice president of marketing. -
4 athletes who have undergone lumbar fusions
While surgeons often find that patients are leary of single-level lumbar fusions, expressing concerns about their range of motion or athletic ability being restricted, several major athletes have undergone the procedure, some of whom returned to play after recovering. -
Cost of total knee replacement in the 30 largest US cities
Indianapolis and San Jose, Calif. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
Meet the WWE's sports medicine heavyweights
Here are four physicians specializing in sport medicine that are helping lead World Wrestling Entertainment:
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Stryker expands Gamma4 orthopedic screw portfolio
Medtech company Stryker is expanding its Gamma4 hip fracture nailing system with the addition of an intermediate nail, the RC lag screw, and an anti-rotation clip with sleeve components. -
Orthopedic practices watching and waiting during respiratory illness season
While orthopedic and spine surgeons do not directly treat patients dealing with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, as cases continue to surge, some providers, staff members and patients are responding to the uptick, while others take a wait and see approach. -
New CMS rule aims to improve pain point for spine surgeons
CMS on Jan. 17 finalized a rule to improve the prior authorization process. -
Where Dr. Mark Testaiuti sees outpatient spine in 5 years
Although spine surgery is trending toward the ASC, there still are some obstacles ahead, Mark Testaiuti, MD, said. -
Cost of total disc replacement in the 30 largest US cities
Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total disc replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
Dr. Justin Zenner joins Penn Highlands Healthcare
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine added Justin Zenner, DO, to its staff. -
Colorado hospital adds spine robot
Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health added the ExcelsiusGPS and Excelsius3D systems for spine surgery, according to a Jan. 16 announcement in the Montrose Press. -
Saint Joseph's Medical Center adds New York orthopedic practice
Yonkers, N.Y.-based Saint Joseph's Medical Center has added Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and its orthopedic surgeons David Lent, MD, and Eric Spencer, MD, to its network, according to a Jan. 15 report from the Bronx Times. -
Nova Ortho and Spine taps new managing director
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Nova Ortho and Spine has named Kevin Fitzgerald, MD, as its managing director.
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