Five fast facts on neurological surgery, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2020 Medscape physician compensation report:
Author: Staff
Peter Arduini is leaving Integra LifeSciences at the end of the year to become president and CEO of GE Healthcare.
The number of patients treated for tuberculosis after undergoing spine surgery with FiberCel, a bone matrix allograft, is growing.
The FDA approved several spine-related devices last month.
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based American Orthopedic Partners is expanding with investment from Stone Point Capital, a private equity company, and two legendary orthopedic surgeons joining as board members.
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Orthopedic implants are expensive and as healthcare organizations reevaluate costs, surgeons may face more scrutiny about their choices.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2020-21 Best Children's Hospitals for Orthopedics rankings on June 15.
Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021," released June 11, shows the percentage of orthopedic surgeons with a net worth exceeding $5 million decreased last year.
Aziyo Biologics, a regenerative medicine company, voluntarily recalled a lot of its FiberCel product after several patients who received it tested positive for tuberculosis, according to the FDA.
The FDA granted several knee, hip, shoulder and spine devices 510(k) clearance in May.