The next generation of orthopedic surgeons will enter a rapidly changing field shaped by technology, new care models and evolving patient expectations. Beyond clinical mastery, tomorrow’s surgeons will need skills that help them lead, adapt and sustain their practice. Question:…
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Some Aetna members who had lumbar disc replacement coverage denied could be entitled to up to $55,000 after the insurer reached a settlement in a yearslong class-action case, according to court documents filed Oct. 8. The settlement stems from a…
Parkview Health and Orthopaedics NorthEast cut the ribbon on an orthopedic ASC in Warsaw, Ind., according to an Oct. 8 report from Times-Union. The nearly 15,000-square-foot ASC will provide a full spectrum of outpatient orthopedic services, including joint replacements, spine…
The wave of spine innovation keeps growing, leading to new opportunities for surgeons, Tan Chen, MD, said. Dr. Chen, who plans to join Inova Health System in Fairfax, Va., spoke about the most exciting aspect the move has to offer.…
A federal appeals court vacated a $20 million jury verdict in a knee surgery device patent suit, according to an Oct. 7 report from Vital Law. The court determined that Rasmussen Instruments did not have standing in its patent infringement…
Recent online commentaries have reignited a long-settled debate about vertebral augmentation (VA) for osteoporotic compression fractures—this time on social media rather than in scientific forums. In October 2025, Dr. Eugene Carragee claimed vertebroplasty “did not result in statistically greater pain…
Holland, Mich.-based Shoreline Orthopaedics has added Teresa Hall, DO, to its staff. Dr. Hall is a sports medicine surgeon with clinical expertise in fracture care, general orthopedics, knee and shoulder replacements, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and sports medicine, according to…
Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics has added D.J. Vanden Berge, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, to its medical team. Dr. Berge provides both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions, with…
Orthopaedic Solutions Management, a management services organization, inked its 10th partnership and added Deland-based Florida Orthopaedic Associates. FOA was founded in 1969, according to an Oct. 2 news release shared with Becker’s. OSM now has 187 physicians across Florida and…
Cyber Surgery’s Alaya spine robot has launched. The robot, developed in Spain, has patented Kinemataic Navigation Technology and delivers continuous, stable tracking and reduced radiation exposure, according to a Sept. 25 news release. Alaya has a CE mark of approval.…