Today's Top 20 Stories
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3 spine surgeon moves in December
Becker's reported on three spine surgeon moves in December. -
The moves, stories that changed orthopedics in 2023
From legal battles to new leaders, here are nine orthopedic moves and stories that affected the industry in 2023. -
Wyoming hospital adds Mako robot for joint replacements
Rock Springs, Wyo.-based Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has added a Stryker Mako robot for total knee and hip replacements, according to a Dec. 28 report from Sweetwater Now.
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5 surgeons on the cutting edge of sports medicine
From leading new centers to being honored for their specialty, here are five surgeons on the cutting edge of sports medicine: -
18 athletes undergoing orthopedic procedures in 3 months
Here are 14 orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons who performed surgery on 18 professional athletes that Becker's reported on since Oct. 5: -
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic inches closer to opening date
Plans for the North Liberty, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic ASC and clinic are continuing to move forward, with officials accelerating its intended opening date, according to a report from the Corridor Business Journal. -
Judge cuts 'shockingly excessive' jury award; new trial sought
Minnesota college student Anuj Thapa is seeking a new trial against Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates after a judge cut his jury award from $110 million to $10 million, according to a Dec. 29 report from the StarTribune.
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Washington orthopedic group to add sports medicine physician
Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is adding Joshua Roehrich, MD, to its team of surgeons. -
PVH Orthopedics named center of excellence by The Joint Commission
Keyser, W.Va.-based Potomac Valley Hospital has been recognized as a center of excellence for orthopedic care by The Joint Commission, according to a Dec. 28 report from the Mineral News and Tribune. -
Dr. Nathan Nicholson joins Pella Regional Health Center
Pella (Iowa) Regional Health Center has added orthopedic surgeon Nathan Nicholson, MD, to its team, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Oskaloosa Herald. -
Endoscopic spine surgery at a 'tipping point'
The endoscopic spine surgery technique has been slower to catch on in the U.S. than other countries. But the last 24 months have brought about meaningful change, according to one of the leaders on the forefront of the technique.
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CMS pay for orthopedic, neurosurgeons to flatten in 2024 amid cuts
CMS plans to cut the conversion factor for the physician fee schedule by 3.4% in the 2024 calendar year, but how will that affect spine and orthopedic surgeons? -
Orthopedics and pediatrics: 16 updates in 2023
From new augmented reality options to pediatric specialist appointments, here are 16 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care moves impacting pediatric patients this year: -
The surgeons operating on quarterbacks in 2023
2023 has been a major year for the NFL injury report. According to a December report from Sports Illustrated, nearly one-third of quarterbacks have missed significant playing time this season due to an injury; the majority being orthopedic. -
Heiden Orthopedics opens new office
Park City, Utah-based Heiden Orthopedics is opening a new office in Heber City, Utah, according to a Dec. 27 report from NPR affiliate KPCW. -
OrthoNY taps new CEO
Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY has added David Fitzgerald as its new CEO, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Times Union. -
Parkview Health adds orthopedic services
Parkview Health has added orthopedic and podiatry services at its multispecialty clinic in Peru, Ind. -
Campbell Clinic's Dr. Marcus Ford earns AAHKS honor
Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic orthopedic surgeon Marcus Ford, MD, has earned the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' Clinical Research Award. -
Lenox Hill Hospital 1st in New York to implant alternative to lumbar spine fusion
New York City-based Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital has become the first in the state to successfully implant a motion-sparing device as an alternative to lumbar spine fusions. -
The payer trend 1 physician is watching
As the popularity of spine procedures in the ASC setting continues to grow, some physicians worry that payer behavior could stunt technological growth and surgeon abilities.
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