Author: Alan Condon

A recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found significant gender disparities in payments that orthopedic surgeons receive from the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Here are three high-profile cases this year in which spine surgeons agreed to settlements to resolve allegations against them:

Despite the widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vladimir Sinkov, MD, opened his independent practice, Sinkov Spine Center, June 1.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC recently led a team of researchers and clinicians to establish guidelines for a safe return to youth sports.

Petoskey, Mich.-based Bay Street Orthopaedics & Spine is opening an office in Gaylord, Mich., June 15, Gaylord Herald Times reports.

Des Plaines- based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute on June 1 opened a physician office in Kildeer, Ill.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened an outpatient facility in Hudson Yards June 1.

A circuit judge recently ruled that cases against the Mizzou BioJoint procedure will be consolidated into one lawsuit, Chillicothe News reports. 

Here are the top 10 most-read articles featured on Becker's Spine Review between May 25 and May 29:

Here are five spine surgeons making headlines this week: