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Scott Sigman, MD, chief medical officer of Rochester, N.Y.-based OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers, is concerned about surgeons' future abilities in independent practices. He spoke on the "Becker's Spine and Orthopedic Podcast" about that concern, along with what he's excited about…
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the shortage of physician specialists, with orthopedic surgeons projected to be in particularly short demand by 2025, according to Merritt Hawkins' 2021 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.
In the past year, Becker's has reported on four prominent surgeons with practices in California, Colorado and Alabama who are expanding their practices to Florida, which is expected to become a key battleground for orthopedics in the coming years.
U.S. News & World Report assessed 1,248 hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery for its 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings.
Here is a breakdown of key second quarter results published by SeaSpine, Orthofix and Smith+Nephew, along with the year-over-year percentage change:
Jason Cuellar, MD is bringing his spine practice to Florida, along with his partner Todd Lanman, MD.
Orthopedic groups in Texas are monitoring rising COVID-19 infection rates as many hospitals begin to postpone elective surgeries to create more bed space.
Orthofix's spinal implants sales are growing, with its M6-C cervical disc seeing significant growth in the second quarter of 2021 year-over-year.
An orthopedic surgeon from Washington state is heading to Tokyo for the 2020 summer Paralympics in August.