Here are the most-read articles on Becker's Spine Review during the week of Feb. 1-5:
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From a surgeon featured in a new documentary to a surgeon recognized for his advocacy in the field, here are four spine surgeons who made headlines this week.
Zimmer Biomet reported a significant 2020 net sales drop Feb. 5.
Seven spine and neurosurgeons who expanded their practice, accepted new positions or left roles in January:
Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics awarded Mark Hanna, MD, its 12th annual Garrett Award, which recognizes physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, building relationships and compromise.
Michael West, CEO of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, will retire March 31 after 22 years with the practice.
Antonio Webb, MD, spine surgeon, author and Iraq War veteran, embarked on a 20-city virtual tour Feb. 3 to promote the documentary film adaptation of his book, "Overcoming the Odds," Shreveport, La., news outlet KSLA12 reports.
The first Minimally Invasive Flex Tower was implanted in a patient in a lumbar spine surgery performed by Dalip Pelinkovic, MD, in Iowa, according to a Feb. 4 news release.
Fair Health created a database that presents in-network and out-of-network costs for an array of procedures across the U.S.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released a guide to help practices identify risks and opportunities within alternative payment models designed to achieve value-based care.