Author: Carly Behm

Here are four updates from the North American Spine Society in 2025: 1. William Mitchell, MD, was named as the new president of the North American Spine Society. 2. The North American Spine Society has announced the winners for its…

Here are 40 spine devices and technologies earning FDA clearances in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. SurGenTec earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its OsteoFlo HydroFiber to be used as a stand-alone equivalent to autografts in spine surgeries. 2.…

Here are six key updates from Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic business in 2025: 1. Johnson & Johnson is planning to separate its orthopedic business, which will operate as DePuy Synthes. Namal Nawana, former executive chair and founder of Sapphiros, will…

Spine surgeon Carl Sartorius, MD, has retired, effective Dec. 31, Carmel, Ind.-based Goodman Campbell Brain And Spine said. Dr. Sartorius joined the practice in 1990 when it was known as the Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group, according to a Dec. 12 announcement.…

In an ever evolving healthcare landscape, spine surgeons discuss the key factors driving change at their practices. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting…

Becker’s reported on three orthopedic practice data breaches in December. 1. The Swift Institute in Reno, Nev., suffered a data breach, the practice said in a Dec. 12 notice. The practice became aware of unusual activity on its networks towards…

Here are 17 key developments from orthopedic management services organizations in 2025: 1. Long Island, N.Y.-based pain management physician Timothy Groth, MD, has partnered with private equity group Confluence Healthcare Partners and Skyline Investors to form a new physician management services organization. …

Becker’s reported on four spine surgery debuts in December. 1. Frank Fumich, MD, of the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio in Lima, performed the region’s first two-level cervical disc replacement using Centinel Spine’s prodisc C implants. 2. Tenon Medical’s SImmetry+ sacroiliac…

Medford-based Southern Oregon Neurosurgery reported a data breach affecting at least 1,000 individuals, the practice confirmed Dec. 30. According to HHS’ database, the practice experienced a hacking incident stemming from an email breach. The report was filed Dec. 9. Southern…

Here are five spine surgeons who have moved to new practices or announced title changes in December: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Neurosurgeon Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, launched the Atlas Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles.…