Here are seven spine and orthopedic practice openings, additions and affiliations happening in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29:
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Onkos Surgical earned the FDA's De Novo approval for its antibacterial-coated orthopedic implants, the medtech company said April 8.
Regenerative medicine in spine surgery is an area of the field that still has room for research and growth.
Avant-Garde Health has recognized 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research and 16 top hospitals for spine research in 2024, with seven facilities topping both lists.
Marc Levine, MD, earned the 2024 DeGroote Award from the Medical Society of New Jersey.
Cleveland Guardians right-hand pitcher Shane Bieber is expected to have ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Yahoo Sports reported April 7.
Although the cost of cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery costs are similar, long-term costs are different, according to a study in the April issue of Spine.
An Idaho orthopedic surgeon was arrested after footage from a hidden camera at his medical office was found, The Spokesman-Review reported April 7.
Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker.
Spine surgeons are anticipating large physician shortages in the near future.