Author: Carly Behm

Exactech's Active Intelligence platform has been used in more than 100,000 joint replacements worldwide, according to a Nov. 20 news release.

Intermountain Health Park City (Utah) Hospital added two pediatric orthopedic spine surgeons, according to a Nov. 20 news release. 

As spine practices head into the new year, here are four key ways surgeons can get and stay ahead of challenges.

The owner of two durable medical equipment companies pleaded guilty for his role in an $11 million kickback scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said Nov. 16.

Two spine surgeons shared with Becker's the reasons why they prefer private practice over hospital employment.

Michael Drobot, who served prison time for paying illegal kickbacks for spine surgeries at the now-defunct Pacific Hospital, was sentenced to another 15 months in prison for not paying money that he owed the government, The Press Telegram reported Nov.…

Spine surgeons saw a major victory in a yearslong payer battle this year when Aetna revised its lumbar disc replacement policy in February. Now, some surgeons are looking ahead to the next hurdle they could face from insurers.

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin named Cameron Conner as its executive director effective Dec. 5.

Boston Scientific closed its acquisitioon of Relievant Medsystems, which is behind the Intracept intraosseous nerve ablation system, according to a Nov. 17 news release. 

Helping spine surgeons hone their craft in Tanzania and assisting fellows has been one of the proudest accomplishments this year for Roger Härtl, MD.