Spine

A jury sided against a spine surgeon in his contract dispute with Johnstown, Colo.-based Nadora Healthcare. Fernando Techy, MD, sued Nadora, formerly Arete Surgical Centers, in 2022 alleging breach of contract. He joined the surgery center in 2014 and bought…

Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine in Carmel, Ind., added Bryan Schatmeyer, MD. Dr. Schatmeyer’s clinical focus is in complex spine surgery and spinal deformity, the practice said in a Sept. 4 news release. He’s working out of Goodman Campbell Brain…

Expecting to get paid for every step of surgery and for hospitals and health systems to always aim to maximize surgical reimbursement are two misconceptions spine surgeons need to be aware of.  These two spine surgeons recently connected with Becker’s…

Although some spine surgeons have found success with dropping insurers and CMS, other physicians say it isn’t the best choice. Two spine surgeons discuss the realities of what the move could mean for spine surgeons.  Note: This response was lightly…

Here are 10 hospitals and practices seeking spine surgeons: Note: This isn’t an exhaustive list. 1. Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics seeks a spine surgeon for its Orlando, Fla. location. 2. Virginia Commonwealth University in Colonial Heights seeks an orthopedic spine surgeon.…

Adventist Health Physicians Network added spine surgeon Dora Pelletier, MD, and she will work at its Hanford and Fowler, Calif. locations, Valley Voice reported Sept. 19. Dr. Pelletier specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine procedures, and she also does…

In the realm of spinal fusion surgery, the quest for faster, safer, and more reliable bone formation has led to a molecular innovation that is reshaping the standard of care: P-15 Peptide. This naturally occurring 15-amino acid sequence found in…

Kelyniam Global has received FDA clearance for its Fusion brand of cranial and craniofacial implants, the first new product of its kind in eight years. The implants are made from a combination of biphasic calcium phosphate with polyether ether ketone,…

Declining CMS rates and increased payer obstacles have led some spine surgeons to drop insurance contracts, including Vladimir Sinkov, MD. Dr. Sinkov, of Sinkov Spine in Las Vegas, shared his strategies and how surgeons can balance patient needs and their…

Brainlab earned FDA 510(k) clearance and launched its Spine Mixed Reality Navigation system, the company said Sept. 18. Brainlab’s system is designed to support pedicle screw placement in minimally invasive cases based on pre- or intraoperative surgical plans, according to…