Author: Carly Behm

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics is entering a new era with CEO Christian Ellison taking the helm. Mr. Ellison began his role Oct. 1 and comes to Rothman with experiences from EVP EyeCare, SCA Health and more  He spoke with Becker’s about…

Since July 1, Becker’s reported on seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who have died. 1. Peter Sultan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., died July 13 at age 54. “Peter was one of Long…

Scrub Capital is investing in Spark Spine, a medtech company focused on regenerative healing in spine and orthopedic trauma patients. The investment will support Spark Spine’s core platform — piezoelectric implants designed to promote tissue regeneration, according to an Oct.…

Kevin McCracken, MD, joined Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, according to an Oct. 2 news release. Dr. McCracken has more than 25 years of experience as a spine surgeon, and 20…

Sex-based anatomical differences have an impact on S2 alar-iliac screw placement and rod alignment in the coronal plane during spine surgery, according to a study in Spine Deformity. The study examined 185 complete cases and evaluated adult deformity patients, according…

Here are six developments in hospital and orthopedic practice relationships since Sept. 1. 1. Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Mercy has added Midwest Orthopedic Group and Midwest Pain and Spine Center. 2. Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport (Tenn.) has joined Johnson City, Tenn.-based…

PELTO Health Partners, a physician-owned alternative to private equity management service organizations, has grown its value for practices looking to save operational costs and learn from other leaders across the country. The shift has been especially noticeable in PELTO’s latest…

James Doty, MD, a neurosurgeon with Stanford (Calif.) Medicine, died at age 69. Dr. Doty, who died from surgical complications in July, built a neurosurgery practice in Orange County, Calif. in the 1990s, and before that he served nine years…

Choice Spine launched an expansion of its TigerShark lateral interbody system, the company said Oct. 1. The expansion was developed in collaboration with Stuart Kinsella, MD, and its is designed to accommodate a wider range of patient anatomies, according to…

Drew Ratner, MD, plans to open his new practice, American Orthopedics on Oct. 14, he said in a LinkedIn post. It will be one of the only independent orthopedic practice in Greenville, S.C., his Oct. 1 post said. Dr. Ratner…