Here five firsts from the orthopedic and spine robotics sector that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
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CMS' move to establish the new ICD-10 code — M62.85: Dysfunction of the Multifidus Muscles, Lumbar Region — is part of ongoing efforts by spine surgeons who want more coding clarifications for back pain.
Medical device company OrthAlign has earned FDA clearance for its Lantern Hip handheld technology for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.
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Clarksville, Tenn.-based Premier Medical Group is opening a new sports medicine department that will be led by Chae Ko, MD, an experienced sports medicine physician, according to an Oct. 3 report from ClarksvilleNow.com.
Spinal cord stimulators are designed to address back pain and can be used as part of a patient's treatment plan.
Orthopedic surgeons are among specialties with the highest average pay, but that figure and physician satisfaction can vary across settings and age.
Chico, Calif.-based Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a distributor of orthotics, prosthetics, materials and equipment, has become an independently owned company after finalizing a deal with orthotics and prosthetics provider Ottobock, according to an Oct. 3 report from HME News.
Although private equity is a debated topic in orthopedic private practice, some leaders believe it can be a viable option as long as the right people are involved.
From new technologies and surgical techniques, several hospitals and practices have added to their spine and orthopedic programs in September.