Although not widely adopted in the U.S., endoscopic spine surgery's benefits have been well-documented, including smaller incisions, less muscle-cutting, the need for fewer opioids and faster recovery.
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The FDA cleared 33 orthopedic devices last month.
Spine surgeon Nitin Khanna, MD, won several patient care awards in 2020 and is ranked among the top 1 percent of America's most honored doctors, The Times of Northwest Indiana reported March 5.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected physicians in a number of ways, according to Medscape's "Orthopedist Burnout & Happiness Report 2021."
Spine device company Alphatec reported a net loss of $26.8 million in the fourth quarter, but saw U.S. revenue increase 38 percent year over year to $43.1 million.
Here are the most-read articles from Becker's Spine Review during the week of March 1-5:
From a surgeon debuting augmented reality in his state to another recognized by the National Association of Spine Specialists, here are four spine surgeons making headlines over the past week:
OrthoVirginia, a 114-physician group in Richmond, has been affected by a cybersecurity attack, ABC affiliate 8News reported March 5.
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, a 17-physician group in Iowa City, said it is purchasing a 35-acre property to expand its presence in Iowa, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports.
Medtronic has hired a Walmart executive to lead its global operations and supply chain.