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September 2023 Issue of Becker’s Spine Review ON THE COVER MedVanta adds 3 leaders Orthopedic management services organization MedVanta added three leaders to its team. 7 big orthopedic device companies paid hundreds of millions to physicians last year Orthopedic device companies paid millions…

Eight orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss how they chose their specialty. 

Alaska is the most expensive place to have ACL surgery performed at an ASC, while Iowa is the least expensive, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator.

The trend of surgical services migrating from high-acuity settings to ASCs is poised to continue.

Iowa is the least expensive state to visit an orthopedic surgeon, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator.

Here are two robotics milestones Becker's has reported on since Aug 2: 

ASCs are typically the less expensive site of care to receive a hip arthroscopy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health's care calculator. 

Orthopedics is a specialty known for its innovative technology, techniques and protocols. 

Robert Grumet, MD, team physician for the Los Angeles Chargers and program director of the Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute sports medicine fellowship, connected with Becker's to discuss the culture of orthopedics. 

The Tulsa-based Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma will be bringing on three fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to an Aug. 9th news release shared with Becker's.