Of the more than 200 orthopedic ASCs on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, more than 50 are in the West. The full list of all ranked ASCs is here. Here are the spine and orthopedic ASCs…
Author: Carly Behm
The first cases using Tetrous’ EnFix ACL reconstruction system were completed in the U.S. and Australia, according to an April 7 news release. EnFix ACL is a 100% demineralized bone fiber implant that also utilizes the FormLok shape retention to…
The UFC is extending its partnership with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, according to an April 7 news release. In the multiyear renewal, HSS will remain the exclusive official hospital and official orthopedic consultants of the UFC. Robert…
Since March 25, there have been two key developments in lawsuits involving spine medtech companies. 1. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Medtronic can’t be sued by a man who alleged the company’s spinal cord…
Spine surgeon Franklin Lee, DO, joined the practice of Marc Agulnick MD, Dr. Lee said in an April 3 email to Becker’s. Dr. Lee joined Dr. Agulnick’s practice in Garden City, N.Y., in March, according to his LinkedIn profile. Dr.…
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Edward Dohring, MD, founder of Scottsdale-based Spine Institute of Arizona, earned the 2026 HonorHealth President Lifetime Achievement Award. HonorHealth’s President Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes physicians for their expertise, commitment, collaboration and compassion, and nominations are submitted from folks across the…
On March 27, Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after his Range Rover rolled over near his home in Florida. He blew 0.00. No alcohol. Authorities suspect medication — the pharmacological residue of a body that has had 7 back…
Atlanta-based Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, a pain management practice, has expanded to 63 total locations over the last 24 months. The practice was founded in 2013 by Armin Oskouei, MD, and in the last two years 20 new locations…
The highest-paid CFOs at spine and orthopedic medtech companies saw total compensation reaching in the mid-single digits and beyond. Here is what five devicemaker CFOs were paid in 2025, according to their company’s most recent proxy statements. Joseph Wolk, CFO…
Spine company Highridge Medical has been busy forging partnerships and advancing its technologies since the start of 2025. Here are seven headlines to know: 1. Medical device manufacturer Osteotec has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Highridge Medical. 2. Medical…