Alan Condon, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

Orthopedic surgeon cleared of negligence after infection costs patient part of his foot

A surgeon from Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics was cleared of allegations of negligence after a patient contracted a postsurgery infection that caused him to lose part of his foot, according to Law.com.

Bioventus lines up another $500M acquisition — 5 details

One month after Bioventus announced its plan to acquire spine devicemaker Misonix in a $518 million deal, the orthobiologics company is lining up a reported $500 million purchase of Israeli medtech company Cartiheal.

Zimmer Biomet gets FDA nod for world's 1st smart implant for knee replacement

Zimmer Biomet and medical data company Canary Medical received FDA approval to market the tibial extension for Persona IQ, the first smart implant for total knee replacement, according to an Aug. 30 news release.

These 3 medtech companies dominate the minimally invasive spinal implant market

The value of the minimally invasive spinal market decreased in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but three companies still control the lion's share of the market, according to iData Research, a global consulting and market research firm.

Dr. Thomas McNally named medical director of Illinois spine center

Weiss Memorial Hospital has appointed Thomas McNally, MD, medical director of the Spine Center at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics and Robotic-Assisted Surgery.

13 orthopedic practice CEO moves — Rothman Orthopaedics, Mayfield Brain & Spine & more

Leadership changes are rife among orthopedic practices, with 13 groups announcing new CEOs in the past 20 months:

'Data security is and remains paramount': What we heard from surgeons this week

From lessons learned after bad investments to the most promising areas of regenerative medicine, here are three surgeon quotes that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week:

Dr. Ernest Braxton: Why disc replacement will likely become new standard of care

The indications for artificial disc replacement continue to expand, and the newest generation of implants can lead to faster recovery, improve mobility and reduce pain, according to Ernest Braxton, MD, a neurosurgeon at Vail (Colo.) Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery.

Several large orthopedic practices join Pro Football Hall of Fame Health

Five more healthcare organizations have joined Pro Football Hall of Fame Health's provider network, including two of the largest orthopedic practices in the country — Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics and Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons.

New York orthopedists indicted in $31M 'trip-and-fall' scheme that preyed on poor

A group of physicians and lawyers were indicted this week, accused of recruiting a network of people for a slip-and-fall scheme that defrauded New York City businesses and insurance companies of more than $31 million.