Author: Alan Condon

Nine spine specialists debate which physicians should and should not be able to perform endoscopic spine surgery.

Here are eight orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute on Jan. 21 partnered with esports network Nerd Street Gamers to promote healthy habits for gamers.

The Supreme Court of Mississippi threw out a woman's medical malpractice lawsuit Dec. 4 after she failed to prove that a neurosurgeon did not deliver the standard of care required, according to Legal Newsline.

As rising healthcare costs continue to be a burden for patients and providers, new payment models such as bundled payments are gaining traction at healthcare facilities across the country. 

Burnsville, Minn.-based Inspired Spine announced Jan. 20 the completion of its 1,000 oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure.

Azalea Orthopedics in Tyler, Texas, recently added Gary Goodfried, MD, to its practice, according to the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

Exeter, N.H.-based Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics recently added Michael LeGeyt, MD, to its surgical staff.

Stephen Wohlert, PhD, on Jan. 21 was named vice president of manufacturing for Miach Orthopaedics.

In July, U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2019-2020 survey ranked New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery as the No. 1 hospital in the country for orthopedics, for the 10th consecutive year.