In the past year, Becker's has reported on four prominent surgeons with practices in California, Colorado and Alabama who are expanding their practices to Florida, which is expected to become a key battleground for orthopedics in the coming years.
Author: Alan Condon
Jason Cuellar, MD is bringing his spine practice to Florida, along with his partner Todd Lanman, MD.
Orthopedic groups in Texas are monitoring rising COVID-19 infection rates as many hospitals begin to postpone elective surgeries to create more bed space.
U.S. News & World Report assessed 1,660 hospitals for orthopedics for its 2021-22 rankings, with Hospital for Special Surgery earning the top spot for the 12th year in a row.
Surgalign Holdings saw a return to growth in the second quarter after global spine revenue increased 21 percent year over year to $24.8 million.
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From the progression of outpatient spine surgery to how artificial disc replacement will compete with spinal fusion, here are quotes from four surgeons that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week:
Taiwan Main Orthopaedic Biotechnology is developing surgical glasses equipped with augmented reality and mixed reality to improve accuracy and efficiency in spine surgery.
Medtronic has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intersect ENT for $1.1 billion.
Ochsner Lafayette (La.) General Orthopedic Hospital has closed for surgery, Ochsner Health President and CEO Warner Thomas announced Aug. 5, according to NBC affiliate KADN.
Seven Charlotte, N.C.-based medical practices are now requiring COVID-19 vaccines for their staff, including OrthoCarolina and Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, according to The Charlotte Observer.