Sometimes taking a chance makes all the difference. Four spine surgeons shared the gambles they took in their work this year from changing patient approaches to pursuing further education. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s a risk…
Author: Carly Behm
UConn Health’s Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine in Farmington, Conn., earned Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery, according to a Dec. 11 news release. Designation is based on evaluations for quality and outcomes, along with data submitted…
St. Petersburg-based All Florida Orthopedic is now operating as Florida Orthopaedic Institute, according to a news release shared Dec. 11 with Becker’s. The new campus has 40% more clinic capacity, a physical therapy and rehab center and an expanded imaging…
Nova Ortho and Spine, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington, performed its first procedures at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, Fla., according to a Dec. 11 news release. Doctor’s Memorial Hospital is in Taylor County, Fla., which is an underserved areas…
Xtant Medical released its nanOss Strata synthetic bone graft in a commercial launch, according to a Dec. 11 news release. The bone graft is manufactured from hydroxycarbonapatite, which is more soluble than traditional hydroxyapatite. The bone graft is designed to…
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The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery issued coverage recommendation for Mainstay Medical’s ReActiv8 neurostimulation, the medtech company said Dec. 11. ISASS’ statement affirms support for coverage by payers of implantable restorative neurostimulation, according to a news release.…
Stanley Hoang, MD, performed the world’s first awake spinal fusion using a dual approach, KSLA reported Dec. 10. Dr. Hoang, who also performed performed Ochsner LSU Health’s (Shreveport, La) first awake spinal discectomy in 2024, used a combination of lateral…
Viera (Fla.) Hospital earned approval from the Health First Board of Directors to plan and develop the Orthopedics & Spine Institute and an ASC. Pending final approval, the facility would be on the Viera Hospital Medical Campus, according to a…
From leadership changes to partnerships, here’s what New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has done in 2025. 20 key updates: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are partnering for orthopedic care at UHealth SoLé Mia.…
Health Care Service Corporation granted coverage for Boston Scientific’s Intracept procedure, according to a news release shared Dec. 10 with Becker’s. Intracept is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain, and HCSC’s coverage went into effect on…