Carlsmed’s aprevo lumbar fusion implant could see increased CMS reimbursement under if its proposed 2027 rule goes into effect, according to a first-quarter earnings call. Aprevo’s lumbar fusion already has strong hospital reimbursement, Carlsmed CEO Michael Cordonnier said in a…
Author: Carly Behm
Miach Orthopaedics named Jamal Rushdy as its new CEO, according to a May 11 news release. Mr. Rushdy replaces Patrick McBrayer following a planned leadership transition in partnership with the board of directors. Mr. Rushdy has nearly 30 years of…
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy earned a $250,000 grant to its OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA in Pike Township, according to a May 11 news release shared with Becker’s. The funding will be distributed from 2026 through 2028 and strengthens OrthoIndy’s partnership with the YMCA.…
Multiple spine surgeons have debuted endoscopic technologies and techniques since October. 30, reflecting increasing priorities in minimally invasive care. 1. Neurosurgeon Chris Talbot, DO, successfully completed the first endoscopic spine surgery at AdventHealth Avista in Louisville, Colo. 2. Alejandro Lopez,…
So far in 2026 New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has named several leaders. 1. Anne Marie McDonald, EdD, RN, was named chief nursing executive. 2. Austin Fragomen, MD, was named chief of its Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction…
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New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery engaged Intelliseq, a genomic data science company, to support orthopedic research, according to a May 7 news release. HSS will use Intelliseq’s whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics capabilities for research on genetic and…
Spinal Resources earned its second U.S. patent for its multidiameter spinal fixation rod, according to a May 7 news release. U.S. Patent No. 12,611,231 extends the protections secured by the company’s first patent. Together they cover the company’s proprietary multi-diameter,…
Joseph Cox, MD, of Bienville Orthopedic Specialists in Gautier, Miss., performed the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s first endoscopic spine surgery, according to a LinkedIn post. Dr. Cox performed a medial branch transection and used Arthrex’s endoscopic spine system, the April 30…
Globus Medical reported $759.9 million in first-quarter net sales, a 27% increase year over year, according to financial results posted May 7. Five more notes: 1. Revenue gains were driven by share gains and volume strength in spine, Keith Pfeil,…
Data from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute found that inpatient hospitalizations have leveled off in recent years, and spine surgeries are trending down in the state. Six things to know: 1. Data comes from an analysis of hospital discharge data…