Stephen Courtney, MD, founder of Eminent Spine, completed the first case using the company’s 3D-printed pedicle screw system, according to a July 16 news release. The milestone case was performed at Eminent Hospital in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Courtney used the…
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Peter Sultan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., died July 13 at age 54, Riverhead Local reported July 15. Dr. Sultan died unexpectedly while competing in a triathlon, the report said. He worked at…
CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs on July 15. The agency proposed removing 285 mostly musculoskeletal procedure codes from the inpatient-only list over a three-year period, including 266 codes for 2026. Below are…
Nonoperative spine care will likely grow as regenerative medicine and opioid-sparing approaches advance, Brad Sorosky, MD, said. Dr. Sorosky, a physiatrist with Phoenix-based Desert Spine & Sports Physicians, spoke with Becker’s about reducing opioid use in spine patients, his top…
Physicians can only improve the things they measure. From costs to outcomes and supply, spine surgeons discuss how they manage and learn from the data. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the…
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Globus Medical introduced its DuraPro drill with navigation for spine and orthopedic surgery, according to a July 16 news release. DuraPro helps prevent soft tissue wrapping and retains a natural sensation similar to spinning drills. The system integrates with ExcelsiusGPS…
CMS’ proposed rules for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs includes plans to remove several orthopedic procedures from its inpatient-only list. The plan would phase out the IPO list over three years, starting with the removal of 285 mostly musculoskeletal procedures…
SurGenTec launched the Insite sterile implant and instrument kit for sacroiliac joint fusion, the company said July 15. The Insite kit includes a set of single-use instruments with a 3D-printed titanium implant, according to a news release. The sterile set…
Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin added Jake Kraemer, MD, according to a July 14 LinkedIn post. Dr. Kraemer is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician specializing in spine, joint and nerve conditions. He will see patients at the…
Carlsmed, a spine medtech company, launched its initial public offering of 6.7 million shares of common stock, according to a June 15 news release. Common stock price is expected to be between $14 and $16 per share, and the company…