Coastal Orthopedics opened two new medical centers in Florida, in West Bradenton and East Manatee.
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Here are seven spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in May:
In hip replacement surgery, the sex of surgeon conducting the procedure made no real difference on the instance of negative outcomes, reported a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
SI-Bone's iFuse Bedrock Granite implant system for sacroiliac fusion and sacropelvic fixation received FDA clearance.
Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders spoke with Becker's Spine Review on key topics in May from competition with large physician groups to threats in orthopedics.
Engaging in risk-based contracts, expanding ASCs and ancillary services and capitalizing on the shift of higher-acuity spine and joint replacement surgeries to the outpatient setting are among the biggest opportunities for growth in orthopedics.
Stryker's Q guidance system received FDA 510(k) clearance for spine surgery applications.
Five-year data on Orthofix's M6-C artificial disc shows its effectiveness compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at one level.
Considering site of care and using constructive payment plans are ways patients without insurance are able to get care at Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer Brian Larkin, MD, said.
A class action lawsuit alleges two former neurosurgeons from Renton-based Providence Health & Services Washington harmed hundreds of patients through unnecessary cases.