Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network began using a radiation-free navigation and imaging technology for pediatric and adult spine surgeries. The 7D FLASH Navigation System with MRVision allows surgeons to plan and perform procedures without preoperative CT scans or…
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Field Orthopaedics launched its OCTOPi integrated fixation construct system for hand and wrist procedures Sept. 17. The system is available in 1.4mm, 1.7mm and 2.4mm sizes and comprises three interoperable constructs that can be used independently or together, according to…
Spine surgery continues to evolve as new approaches to minimally invasive surgery, motion preservation, robotics and complex reconstruction reshape the specialty. The following 20 spine surgeons are advancing the field through clinical innovation, research, leadership and education. Their work spans…
Providence, R.I.-based Brown University researchers identified a genetic mechanism that guides axon growth in developing neurons, a finding that challenges a long-standing assumption in neurobiology and could inform efforts to repair neural connections damaged by stroke or spinal cord injury.…
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy is collaborating with WeShare Health to give the nonprofit healthcare-sharing organization’s members across Central Indiana access to the orthopedic practice’s services and specialists. Providers in WeShare Health’s network receive payment for eligible medical expenses in less than 14…
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The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons is backing new federal legislation that would restrict Medicare Advantage insurers from reversing coverage decisions after care has been provided. The Protecting Approved Care Act would require Medicare Advantage organizations to honor original coverage…
The OrthoForum, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives urged CMS to reconsider several policies in the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, including arthroplasty payment reductions and a proposed 50% Modifier 25 payment…
CMS is expanding its Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions Model to provide ongoing support for certain specified conditions within its chronic musculoskeletal pain track beyond the initial 12-month care period, beginning April 1, 2027. The model provides technology-supported…
Ralph Rashbaum, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon and co-founder of the Plano-based Texas Back Institute, has died, according to a Sept. 14 LinkedIn post. Dr. Rashbaum was a founding partner of Texas Back Institute and worked with patients for nearly…
Shrinking reimbursement, rising costs and growing administrative burdens are forcing orthopedic and spine surgeons to rethink the traditional playbook of simply seeing more patients to offset financial pressure. Orthopedic and spine surgeons told Becker’s they are responding by rethinking payer…