Author: Claire Wallace

Fort Collins, Colo.-based Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies has opened a new facility in Greeley, Colo., one month ahead of schedule, according to an April 9 report from BizWest. 

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will travel to Los Angeles to undergo a season-ending shoulder surgery performed by Neal ElAttrache, MD, according to an April 9 report from Newsweek.

Alton, Ill.-based OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center has reestablished its orthopedics specialty services program through the addition of orthopedic surgeon Kevin Koth, DO, and Justin Northcutt, PA-C, according to an April 9 report from RiverBender.com. 

From Ascension to Cedars-Sinai, four health systems have acquired new orthopedic and spine groups so far in 2024: 

Here are six outpatient spine updates Becker's has reported on since the end of January: 

Avant-Garde Health has recognized 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research and 16 top hospitals for spine research in 2024, with seven facilities topping both lists. 

Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker. 

Carson City, Nev.-based Battle Born Brain and Spine has launched the use of Amplify DualPortal Endoscopic Surgery, becoming the first official endoscopic spine surgical practice in the region. 

Orthopedic surgeon pay in the U.S. has reached an average of $378,250 a year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, up 1.8% from the previous year's data.

Geneva, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics has named Kenneth Chakour, MD, as a partner in the practice, according to an April 4 press release submitted to the Daily Herald.