Alejandro Verdugo, MD, is opening a private orthopedic clinic in Lubbock, Texas, according to a Dec. 29 report from Rock 101 Lubbock. Dr. Verdugo is trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery, hip preservation, hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine.…
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Medford-based Southern Oregon Neurosurgery reported a data breach affecting at least 1,000 individuals, the practice confirmed Dec. 30. According to HHS’ database, the practice experienced a hacking incident stemming from an email breach. The report was filed Dec. 9. Southern…
Here are five spine surgeons who have moved to new practices or announced title changes in December: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Neurosurgeon Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, launched the Atlas Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles.…
Medtronic had a busy 2025. Here are nine updates for spine and orthopedic surgeons to know: 1. Medtronic acquired rights and intellectual property related to Nanovis’ Sites Medical’s OsteoSync titanium pads. 2. The company was included on Fortune’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.…
From robotic technology deals to practice network expansions, there were a number of noteworthy acquisitions that went down in the orthopedic industry in 2025. Here are 10 transactions that altered the space, as reported by Becker’s this year:
After Democratic and Republican proposals addressing ACA subsidies failed to pass a Senate vote, Brian Gantwerker, MD, expressed worry about how the move will impact patient access. Dr. Gantwerker, of the Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, shared his concerns about…
From the advent of new innovations to shifting care models, healthcare leaders reflect on what words and trends will define the spine surgery field in 2026. The 23 leaders featured in this article are speaking at Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine,…
Here are seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who retired in 2025: 1. Mark Conklin, MD, of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Golden, Colo., retired on July 25. Dr. Conklin has worked with the practice beginning in 2003, according to his…
From physician work value to federal policy reform, here is how three spine and orthopedic organizations approach advocacy in 2025 and beyond: North American Spine Society: NASS President William Mitchell, MD, said a local focus on advocacy is just as…
There are 15 orthopedic organizations supporting more than 100 total physicians, with Rothman Orthopaedics leading the way. Here are how some of the largest groups stack up heading into 2026. The figures include all physicians at the organization across all…