The vertebral bone quality score can help improve predictions for the fusion risk score for patients undergoing thoracic and lumbar spinal fusions, according to a study in the July 1 issue of Spine.
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George Crickard, III, MD, of Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group, completed his 50th case with the Persona IQ smart knee implant, according to an Aug. 19 announcement in Muddy River News.
Spinal surgeon Arthur Steffee, MD, referred to in a Cleveland Clinic article as the "father of modern spine surgery," has died at 90, according to an Aug. 17th report from the Cranberry Eagle.
G. Dean MacEwen, MD, a pioneer in pediatric orthopedic surgery, died at 96, according to an Aug. 16 obituary published in Delaware Online.
Miami-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center has added its first associate, orthopedic surgeon Joel Peterson, MD.
Mark Price, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon and head team physician for the New England Patriots, died at age 52, the team said Aug 18.
At least four law firms have launched investigations into Globus Medical after the company received a warning letter from the FDA.
United Musculoskeletal Partners has taken a different approach to private equity, something that has been widely debated among independent orthopedic surgeons and groups.
A key priority for United Musculoskeletal Partners for the remainder of the year and headed into 2025 is patient access, specifically in the state of Georgia.
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Denver earns $1,066,900, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.