Author: Carly Behm

Although Smith+Nephew's overall first quarter revenue has grown since the same period in 2019, orthopedic revenue is still catching up to pre-pandemic figures.

Surgeons seeking leadership roles may have to rethink their communication styles, according to Steven Barnett, MD, CMO of Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Orange County, California.

Casey Davidson, MD, is a spine surgeon at Bone and Joint Institute in Franklin, Tenn.

Medical device company Conventus-Flower Orthopedics partnered with Red One Medical, a private sector scout for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.

Historically, pneumatic drills have been the bone- cutting tool of choice for surgeons performing spine procedures. Ultrasonic bone scalpels, however, have elevated the art of bone removal. Neurosurgeons can now perform complex surgeries with incredible precision and accuracy, reducing blood…

The use of 3D-printed spine devices and implants has grown in recent months, allowing for more customized surgical planning. Many spine surgeons see potential in 3D-printed technology but also foresee challenges that will need to be addressed to ensure its…

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of digital technologies to facilitate interactions between patients and providers. One area where technology is making a major difference is in supporting the behavioral health of patients with chronic pain.

Here are seven updates from spine and orthopedic device companies in the last week:

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Stryker continued financial growth and has posted gains in its spine and neurotechnology segment since 2019. While the orthopedic segment has grown overall since 2019, the increase was most apparent in trauma and extremities sales.

New developments in 3D-printed implants hold great potential in spine surgery, but custom implants may not take a full grasp on the industry yet, according to Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD, a spine surgeon at Las Vegas-based Allegiant Spine Institute.