Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dr. John Mansell debuts closed-loop spinal cord stimulator at Wyoming practice
John Mansell, MD, a pain management physician, was the first in the Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota or South Dakota region to implant a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator, the Gillette News Record reported Jan. 9. -
Dr. John Shin performs state's 1st unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery
John Shin, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, has performed New Jersey's first unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. -
2 Florida HOPCo practices to merge
The Institute for Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine will merge with Orthopedic Center of Florida starting April 1.
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Northwell Health orthopedic building sells for $6.3M
A Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based medical office building housing Northwell Health’s Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group has sold for $6.3 million, according to a Jan. 9 report from Long Island Business News. -
RTI Surgical to acquire Cook Biotech
RTI Surgical signed an agreement to acquire Cook Biotech, according to a Jan. 8 news release. -
Spine surgeons brace for 'wild and crazy 2024'
With last year in the rearview mirror, spine surgeons are preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead for this year. -
3 spine, orthopedic leadership shake-ups in 1 week
Here are three C-suite leadership moves in the spine and orthopedic space Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3:
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12 athlete surgeries Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed in 2023
Neal ElAttrache, MD, is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Rams, an NFL team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the city's MLB franchise. He also serves as an orthopedic consultant to two NHL teams — the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks — as well as the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. -
Dr. Anirudh Sharma joins Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
Fresno, Calif.-based Sierra Pacific Orthopedics has added new practice member Anirudh Sharma, MD, a family medicine and orthopedic trauma specialist, to its team. -
The orthopedic surgeons providing care for America's 5 favorite sports teams
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to be the most popular sports team in America in 2024, according to data from online gaming site Lucky Gambler. -
Study supports personalized spinal interbody devices for adult deformity cases
A new study supported Carlsmed's Aprevo spine technology for achieving alignment in adult spinal deformity surgery, the devicemaker said Jan. 8.
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Average cost of a sports medicine visit by state
Iowa is the cheapest state for a sports medicine visit, while Alaska is the most expensive, according to recent data from insurance company Sidecar Health. -
Stryker's 2023 sales crack $20B
For the first time in its history Stryker's full-year sales surpassed $20 billion in 2023, the devicemaker said Jan. 8. -
Average cost of the 10 most common orthopedic surgeries
The most common orthopedic procedure performed in 2023 was a drainage/injection into a joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance, according to October data from Definitive Healthcare, which will cost patients an average of $55 to $75. -
Missouri jury sides with orthopedic surgeon in malpractice suit
A Missouri jury has sided with St. Louis-based Orthopedic Specialists and orthopedic surgeon Kevin Rutz, MD, in a malpractice lawsuit brought by a former patient, according to a Jan. 5 report from Missouri Lawyers Media. -
Orthofix names CFO
Orthofix named Julie Andrews as its new CFO, the devicemaker said Jan. 8. -
Hackensack Meridian Health opens new orthopedic suite
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has opened a state-of-the-art orthopedic suite at its Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, N.J. -
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee names new CEO
Franklin-based Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee named John Reynolds as its new CEO, the Williamson Herald reported Jan. 5. -
Alaska surgeon 1st in state to offer 'Jiffy Knee' procedure
Brad Sparks, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic in Anchorage, has become the first surgeon in the state to offer the Jiffy Knee procedure for joint replacements. -
Cost of an orthopedic surgeon visit by state
It will cost patients living in Alaska the most to visit an orthopedic surgeon, while patients in Iowa will pay the least, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's care calculator.
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