Plus: Globus makes an AI acquisition

August 27, 2026

1. ‘It’s absolutely my default operation’: The case against spinal fusion Full story

2. Endoscopic spine demand is outpacing surgeon training Full story

3. L&K Spine Announces First Surgical Use of BluEX-C Expandable Cervical Interbody System

4. The ‘hamster wheel’ orthopedic surgeons can’t outrun Full story

5. Aurora Spine revenue drops 18.7% in ‘disappointing’ quarter Full story

 

6. More than 6,300 Medicare-certified ASCs are competing for surgical volume. A Surgery Partners market CEO on making robotic surgery pay outside the hospital. Sign up with one click.

7. Globus Medical buys AI healthcare company Full story

8. Cedars-Sinai, Torrance Memorial team up on orthopedic ASC Full story

9. What 40 years of Tommy John surgery still hasn’t solved Full story

10. 3 devicemakers line up behind CMS’ new fusion codes Full story

 

11. Orthopedic surgeons on building joint programs that scale here.

12. OrthoArizona CEO: ‘Data drives decisions. Intuition can’t’ Full story

13. Orthopedics is getting more specialized. Can it stay unified? Full story

14. NYU tests ketamine for pain after orthopedic trauma surgery Full story

15. Louisiana spine practice launches 2 neurology clinics Full story

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