Author: Carly Behm

Endoscopic spine surgery is a fast-developing technique drawing attention and praise from surgeons and patients alike. A minimally invasive procedure, endoscopic spine surgery has grown significantly in the last year.

Multiple spine and orthopedic surgeons have been tapped to serve as chief medical officer at hospitals and medtech companies in the last 90 days.

Fewer than 10 percent of orthopedic physicians reported having suicidal thoughts, according to Medscape's "Physician Suicide Report 2022."

Montecito Medical purchased the medical office building housing Redding, Calif.-based Shasta Orthopaedics.

The American College of Surgeons released its new recommendations for treating spine injuries at trauma centers.

Orthopedic practices have been growing rapidly in the last year, with many going into 2022 armed with private-equity backing. 

In the last six months, four orthopedic practices went on hiring sprees, adding a total of 16 physicians.

Vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis cause debilitating pain that can severely limit activity and quality of life. Unfortunately, these injuries are often challenging to diagnose and treat.

Here are five hospitals and health systems that added spine and orthopedic surgical robots in February:

Graymont X is partnering with DisposeRx to pilot an opioid program for orthopedic patients at three Illinois practices.