Author: Carly Behm

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners added two practices in Louisiana — Alexandria-based Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center and Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans.

Stephen Ritter, MD, of Carmel, Ind.-based Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, performed the first spine surgery in Indiana using Stryker's Q Guidance system.

Apple Vision Pro, an augmented reality headset from Apple, was unveiled in June. While the system is marketed for everyday use, like an iPhone, some physicians are thinking about its applications in medicine.

The Federal Trade Commission is weighing a potential antitrust lawsuit that could challenge Globus Medical's more than $3 billion proposed acquisition of NuVasive, Seeking Alpha reported July 20.

Spine surgeon Frank Cammisa Jr., MD, has had a long career at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery as its chief emeritus of spine. In June, he was recognized for his work and earned HSS' Lifetime Achievement Award.

Johnson & Johnson posted increases in total revenue and orthopedic sales during the second quarter of 2023, according to a July 20 news release from the company.

Strategies to cut costs are top of mind for many spine physicians. Where to invest money for the most value is just as important.

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, joined DISC Sports and Spine Center to launch the practice's Marina del Rey, Calif. surgery center.

Becker's has reported on five spine and orthopedic "firsts" since June 1.

Jacob Rodman, CEO of Raleigh (N.C.) Neurosurgical Clinic, was named to the board of directors for Medcura, the company said July 18.