Top 10% of orthopedic surgeons make $693k+ annually
The top 10 percent of orthopedic surgeons make $693,271 annually, while the bottom 10 percent of orthopedic surgeons make $262,774 annually. Additionally, the top 10 percent of orthopedic surgeons make $333 hourly, while the bottom 10 percent of orthopedic surgeons make $126 hourly.
Global spine biologics market to reach $1.74B by 2020; MIS driving growth
The global spine biologics market is expected to hit $1.74 billion by 2020, according to a Technavio report. The growing popularity of minimally invasive spine surgery is increasing demand for spine biologics. Robot-assisted surgeries will also likely spur market growth.
Predictive model pinpoints complication risks after spinal cord compression surgery
Canada-based Toronto Western Hospital researchers studied the risk of complications following spine surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Researchers determined the greatest risk factors were diabetes and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.
Spineology launches new expandable interbody fusion system
Spineology released its Elite Expandable Interbody Fusion System. The design aims to minimize neural retraction and potentially restore anatomical alignment of the spine. Mark Grubb, MD, of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, implanted the first Elite Expandable Interbody System.
74% of PCPs, ER physicians say their practice fails to address & prevent burnout
An InCrowd survey found many physicians feel their practice or facility is not doing enough to address and prevent burnout. Fifty-seven percent of PCPs and ER physicians reported personally experiencing burnout. Thirty-seven percent said their work frustrated them a few times each week, or even daily.
NYU Lutheran welcomes neurosurgeons Drs. Erich Anderer and David Gordon
Erich Anderer, MD, and David Gordon, MD, joined New York City-based NYU Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Anderer is now NYU Lutheran’s chief of neurosurgery, and Dr. Gordon joined NYU Lutheran as a senior member of the neurosurgery team.
FDA clears Spinal Elements’ line of expandable interbody devices
The FDA approved Carlsbad, Calif.-based Spinal Elements’ expandable interbody fusion devices. The clearance encompasses expandable interbody devices for posterior, anterior and lateral access to the lumbar spine. Spinal Elements makes the devices with PEEK and include the company’s Ti-Bond porous titanium coating at the endplate contacting surfaces. Clinical procedures with these expandable devices will occur later in 2016.
Dr. Scott Ellison performs 1st cervical disc replacement in Murrells Inlet, SC region
T. Scott Ellison, MD, of Murrells Inlet, S.C.-based Tidelands Health, performed the region’s first cervical disc replacement. He performed the procedure at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet earlier this month.
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