Author: Alan Condon

Spinal implant manufacturer Aurora Spine on Nov. 3 launched its minimally invasive Solo system.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., has completed more than 50 spine surgeries with the Cirq robotic arm since it installed the device this summer, WTOP reports.

From a new bundled payment initiative to an online tool to check the approval status of biologic products, here are eight key developments from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons this year: 

Spine surgeon Jonathan Hyde, MD, has completed the first two augmented reality-assisted spine surgeries at Aventura (Fla.) Hospital and Medical Center, South Florida Hospital News reported Nov. 2.

Allied Pain & Spine Institute of Silicon Valley in San Jose, Calif., has appointed Parish Vaidya, MD, CMO.

The Chicago Tribune has recognized the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in its annual Top Workplaces 2020 rankings.

A Dexur analysis of Medicare claims data recorded the Medicare spending per beneficiary cost for metro Atlanta hospitals offering hip and knee replacement procedures.

Columbus CEO published its 2020 Best of Business readers' poll in October, with Orthopedic One receiving the top spot for the "best orthopedic practice and sports medicine" and "best physical therapy practice" categories.

Female orthopedic surgeons earn on average $122,677 per year less than their male counterparts, according to Doximity's 2020 physician compensation report.

Samaritan Albany (Ore.) General Hospital has been certified as a DNV GL Healthcare hip and knee replacement center, the Corvallis Gazette-Times reported Nov. 2.