Becker's reported on four key spine and orthopedic studies during the third quarter of 2023:
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While major insurer Aetna has taken steps to expand its coverage for spine and orthopedic care in the last year, for some surgeons, it's still not enough.
Woodbury, N.Y.-based South Island Orthopedics, an affiliate of management services organization Health Plus Management, is expanding into Rockaway, N.Y., in collaboration with St. John's Episcopal Hospital.
Oregon NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers has announced two new sports medicine additions and promotions for its 2023-24 season, including orthopedic surgeon Evan Ellis, MD, and sports medicine specialist Courtney Watson, DAT.
Here are 11 key updates on orthobiologics from the third quarter of 2023:
As minimally invasive spine procedures increase in popularity, so too does their prevalence in the ASC setting.
Nathan Cafferky, MD, is joining The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colo. on Oct. 16.
James Voos, MD, performed knee surgery on Nick Chubb, a running back for the NFL's Cleveland Browns on Sept. 29.
Christopher Shaffrey, MD, is chief of the spine division at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C.
Three surgeons recently spoke with Becker's about what they would like to see done differently in the spine and orthopedic industries.