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Carlsbad, Calif.-based Alphatec Spine released the Battalion Lateral System with Squadron Retractor.

Roughly 3,662 of Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer-Biomet's Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder devices have been recalled, according to the FDA.

Here are 11 spine surgeons who made the news this week:

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons who made the news this week:

Here are four spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who recently received awards or promotions.

CMS's Open Payments program, which aims to reveal payments pharmaceutical and medical device companies make to physicians, now has their data available for physicians to review before it's posted publicly in June, according to a Mescape report.

ASCs performing outpatient joint replacements constantly incorporate new techniques and technologies to spur growth and potential success in the future. Keith R. Berend, MD, of New Albany, Ohio-based Joint Implant Surgeons spoke about the current state of outpatient joint replacement…

The American Society of Anesthesiologists advised the Oregon Health Authority's Health Evidence Review Committee to change its initial ruling to eliminate coverage for epidural steroid spinal injections.

Orthopedic surgeon Scott T. Croft, MD, has joined Glasgow, Mont.-based Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, according to The Courier.

Five spine surgeons weigh in on the techniques they think are no longer useful for surgery as well as possible alternatives.