An orthopedic surgeon who was convicted as part of a $31 million fraud scheme won his appeal to undo an order requiring him to pay nearly $316,000 in restitution. Lawrence Alexander, MD, was sentenced to two years and nine months…
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The rules for spine surgeon independence are changing, and what will help surgeons thrive in five years will look different than what worked a decade ago. Three spine surgeons discuss the strategies needed to ensure independence for the long haul.…
Forbes’ annual World’s Billionaires list for 2026 includes a retired spine surgeon among several healthcare leaders. The rankings were developed using stock prices and exchange rates from March 1, according to Forbes. Gary Michelson, MD, was ranked 2,274 of all 3,428 billionaires on…
Spine leaders expect things like outpatient care and new technologies to grow in the specialty, but different factors such as AI and personalized tools could surprise people in the long term with their scale. The 22 leaders featured in this…
When the Referral Doesn’t Match the Framework A 58-year-old project manager presented with two-level lumbar disease and a note from his pain management physician that read: “Fusion candidate — failed conservative care x 8 months.” On exam, segmental mechanics were…
Up to this point, AI in orthopedics has been a bit of a mix bag. While there have been positives, unrefined and rushed programs have created delays and inaccuracies. On the plus side, some organizations have been able to integrate…
Pixie Medical’s Knee+ NexSight has received the European Union’s CE Mark, according to a March 24 news release from the company. The augmented reality guide for total knee arthroplasty does not require a robot, a dedicated console or single-use disposables. …
Eight out of ten Americans turn to search engines or general-purpose LLMs at least once a month for medical questions. Yet physician-led evaluations show some AI chatbots deliver unsafe or harmful responses in up to 43% of cases, creating new…
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SynerFuse named Adeel Khan, MD, as vice president of regenerative medicine, according to a March 24 news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Khan is a physician and regenerative medicine expert, and he was one of the first researchers in Canada…
OrthoLazer expanded its PBM therapy portfolio, and it will be standard at all of its newly opening Your Orthopedic Wellness Center locations, according to a March 24 news release. OrthoLazer PBM Therapy portfolio integrates proprietary photobiomodulation technology, evidence-informed protocols, OrthoLazer-certified…