Author: Carly Behm

Spine surgeons have to balance surgical care and conservative treatment in their work, and some conditions have tended to be over-operated. Two surgeons discuss the barriers that make some overtreated cases challenging to push back on. Ask Spine Surgeons is…

Carlsmed’s aprevo implant for lumbar spine surgery had reduced complication-related reoperations compared to conventional stock devices, according to two-year data. The study, published in Global Spine Journal, evaluated the patient-specific aprevo device in complex adult spinal deformity patients, according to…

East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics added the Velys robot for total knee replacement, according to a Jan. 6 news release shared with Becker’s. Velys, from Johnson & Johnson, supports knee procedures with patient-specific planning and surgical execution. It works alongside…

Historically, every decade since the turn of the last century has seen legislative and physician led attempts at healthcare reform. Fortunately, the Kaiser Family Foundation has outlined these many machinations culminating with the pandemic and its focus on access, utilization…

Rachel Bratescu, MD, a spine surgeon at Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital, envisions an upgraded spine program with more offerings and collaborations in the year ahead. Dr. Bratescu discussed what she has planned for the spine program on an…

Zimmer Biomet and PatientIQ are collaborating to integrate orthopedic insights and recovery insights directly into EHRs. The partnership will expand access to Zimmer Biomet’s mymobility and ZB Edge platforms across PatientIQ’s network of more than 750 health systems, according to…

Tammam Hanna, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Lubbock, Texas, performed the first U.S. clinical case of TYBR Health’s B3 Gel system, according to a Jan. 5 news release. B3 Gel is a collagen-based tissue protector derived from extracellular matrix and…

Orthopedic devicemaker Enovis named Oliver Engert as chief administrative officer, according to a Jan. 5 news release. Enovis created the new role, and Mr. Engert will lead the company’s strategy development. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company, and his…

VB Spine, which bought Stryker’s U.S. Spine assets in 2025, now acquired Stryker’s manufacturing facility in Cestas, France. The acquisition will play a central role in VB Spine’s global manufacturing strategy, according to a Jan. 6 news release. Employees with…

Spine and orthopedic physician advocacy is a more integral part of the healthcare landscape, and Michael Briseño, MD, said it can no longer be a “side project.” Dr. Briseño is a spine surgeon with United Musculoskeletal Partners, which partnered with…