Author: Ariana Portalatin

Spine surgery competition is evolving this year thanks to changes in workforce saturation and the addition of new spine centers.

The CORE Institute is the largest orthopedic group in the U.S. with more than 200 physicians on its staff. 

Louis Almekinders, MD recently performed his first procedure using the BEAR implant for ACL surgery.

While private equity can boost a practice's purchasing power, one orthopedic surgeon says it comes with a risk of less autonomy.

Vincent Rossi, MD, recently completed his first case using Amplify Surgical's dualLIF technology.

Here are five spine centers to know:

Healthgrades recently released its annual ranking of the top hospitals for cranial neurosurgery in the U.S. 

While private equity funding can support the growth of practices and enhance efficiency, some surgeons see potential drawbacks, including negative influence on research and conflict between partners.

There are many factors that contribute to how much surgeons make each year, including cost of living and practice setting.

Becker's has reported on 12 practice closures in the spine and orthopedic industries since 2019.