Author: Carly Behm

Five-year data on Orthofix's M6-C artificial disc shows its effectiveness compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at one level. 

Considering site of care and using constructive payment plans are ways patients without insurance are able to get care at Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer Brian Larkin, MD, said.

A class action lawsuit alleges two former neurosurgeons from Renton-based Providence Health & Services Washington harmed hundreds of patients through unnecessary cases.

Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho and Spine Center Atlanta both have locations in North Carolina and Georgia, respectively. As some larger orthopedic practices set their sights on expansions, leaders of both groups recently addressed collaboration and competition.

Becker's reported on two cases involving an orthopedic settlement or verdict in the last two weeks.

From patent updates to grants, here are five developments in orthopedic biologics over the last 30 days:

Arkansas Surgical Hospital Specialty Clinic in Little Rock added a spinal neurosurgeon.

Multiple professional athletes have seen leading spine and orthopedic surgeons for surgery in the last 60 days.

Two spine medtech companies saw their best first-quarter sales in 2022.

Medtronic saw record sales for its spine robots in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 even as the market is loaded with competition.