Bryan Springer, MD, doesn’t see innovation and value-based care as separate goals. To him, they’re the same conversation — and the future of orthopedic surgery depends on how well healthcare leaders merge the two. Dr. Springer, chair of orthopedic surgery…
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Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Orthopedic Center has added Scott Brandon, MD, to its staff. Dr. Brandon is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity procedures, according to a Nov. 3 news release from Iredell Health System. He most recently…
Zimmer Biomet’s third quarter net sales of $2 billion rose 9.7% year over year, according to financial results posted Nov. 5. Five things to know: 1. Zimmer Biomet’s net earnings in the third quarter were $230.9 million. 2. Knee sales…
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Yu Darvish, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. Dr. Meister performed a UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on Mr. Darvish’s right elbow, according to a Nov. 4 news release from…
Moving spine surgery to the ASC brings a wealth of advantages including cost savings, but there are some prominent challenges to migration. Five spine surgeons discuss the roadblocks. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine…
PracticeCore, a management service organization focused exclusively on spine, neurosurgery and brain care, has launched, according to a Nov. 5 news release. The MSO offers revenue cycle management services for physician practices, ASCs and hospital systems. PracticeCore offers support with…
Christopher Michel, MD, joined The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics’ Parkway Division in Hagerstown, Md. Dr. Michel is a spine surgeon with training in minimally invasive and complex spine care, according to an Oct. 29 news release. He earned his medical…
Augurex’s Spinestat diagnostic test earned the FDA’s breakthrough device designation. Spinestate is a 14-3-3eta autoantibody multiplex immunoassay test for diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis, according to an Oct. 28 news release. It’s designed to address an unmet need in the early and…
Spine surgeon Tenner Guillaume, MD, of St. Paul, Minn.-based Gillette Children’s Hospital, was appointed to SMAIO’s scientific advisory board, according to a Nov. 3 news release. Dr. Guillaume specializes in spinal deformities in children, and he joined the hospital in…
Constance Chu, MD, believes the next revolution in orthopedics will happen before the first incision is ever made. A professor and vice chair of research in orthopedic surgery at Stanford (Calif.) University, Dr. Chu leads work at the intersection of…