Coastal Orthopedics in Bradenton, Fla. marked its 500th robotic knee procedure with Stryker's Mako robot, the practice said May 10.
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Orthopedic surgeons contribute around $74 billion in economic output nationwide, including more than 411,000 jobs, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
House of Sports in Ardsley, N.Y. and Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich, Conn. have partnered, according to a May 10 news release shared with Becker's.
CFOs hold one of the top C-suite positions in companies nationwide. The highest paid CFOs in the spine device industry earn upwards of $4.2 million a year, on average.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill that allows sports team physicians licensed in another state to receive a temporary waiver in Kansas, according to a May 9 report by The Topeka Capital-Journal.
Longer life expectancies, increased adoption of value-based care and the streamlining of practices are some of the reasons why Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, says he is optimistic about the spine and orthopedic industries.
Stamford, Conn.-based Spire Orthopedic Partners has expanded its C-suite with three appointments.
Orthofix on May 9 posted $175.2 million in first quarter revenue.
The North American Spine Society recieved a record number of abstract submissions for its 2023 Annual Meeting, according to a May 9 news release from the organization.
While one spine surgeon says the industry is evolving due to increased knowledge and technology advancements, another sees a lack in innovation.