As the popularity of spine procedures in the ASC setting continues to grow, some physicians worry that payer behavior could stunt technological growth and surgeon abilities.
Orthopedic
The major players in the orthopedic and spine device space are vying for market share while also bringing on additional capabilities and services.
UCSF Health appointed Benjamin Ma, MD, chair of its orthopedic surgery department, according to Newswise.
Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.
The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. Here is how orthopedic surgeons hope it evolves in 2024.
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A Michigan orthopedic surgeon has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, The Monroe News reported Dec. 21.
Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health expanded its orthopedic team with the addition of Jake Bingham, MD, according to a Dec. 20 report by The News-Review.
Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release.
Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.
Orthopedic surgeon and Louisiana Tech Hall of Famer Billy Bundrick, MD, has died at the age of 85, according to a Dec. 13 report from the Shreveport Times.