Today's Top 20 Stories
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Safe Medical's win in patent infringement case upheld
French orthopedic devicemaker Safe Medical saw another win against Neo Medical over patent infringement, according to a Feb. 5 news release. -
Steindler Orthopedics' year: A timeline
At the beginning of 2022, Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic partnered with Mercy Iowa City, building on an existing 70-year relationship. -
OrthopedicsNY laying off 34 employees
Latham-based OrthopedicsNY is laying off 34 employees, according to a WARN notice.
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Mayfield Brain & Spine adds Dr. Donald Staggs
Donald Staggs, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine as part of a collaboration between the system and Mercy Health. -
SI joint fusion in 2024: 5 things to know
From new programs and procedures to changing outlooks on the surgery, here are five notes on sacroiliac joint fusion to know: -
Aspen Mountain Medical Center adds spine surgeon
Aspen Mountain Medical Center in Rock Springs, Wyo., added spine surgeon Daniel Possley, DO, according to a Feb. 5 announcement in SweetwaterNow.com. -
5 places adding spine, orthopedic robots in January
Becker's reported on five practices and hospitals adding to their spine and orthopedic robotics programs in January:
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New Jersey orthopedic practice expands care for women
Morristown, N.J.-based The Pediatric Orthopedic Center, the largest pediatric orthopedic practice in the state, has relaunched its center for female athletes. -
Aurora Spine earns second patent for patient-matched implants
Aurora Spine earned another U.S. patent for its Dexa technology for spine implants, the company said Feb. 5. -
Man who impersonated NBA player in $336M billing scheme sentenced
A New York man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud health insurance companies, the U.S. Justice Department said. -
Alabama surgery center performs 1st total knee replacement
Gulf Orthopaedics surgeon Jay Savage, MD, has performed the first total knee replacement at Infirmary Health's Daphne (Ala.) Surgery Center, according to a Feb. 2 report from Gulf Coast Media.
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Pickleball injuries cost US $377M
Since 2019, pickleball, a racquet sport combining tennis, badminton and table tennis, has been classified as the fastest growing sports in the U.S. -
25 power players in spine
Multiple spine surgeon leaders are advancing the industry through their work and innovations. -
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton adds spine robot
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (N.J.) added the ExcelsiusGPS robot for spine surgery, the health system said Feb. 2. -
Here's how much Stryker's CEO is worth
Kevin Lobo has served as CEO of medical device and orthopedic company Stryker since 2012, leading the company to a record-breaking $20 billion in revenue in 2023. -
Orthopedist compensation in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers that provide insight into orthopedist compensation: -
Orthopedic surgeon vs. neurologist pay: Key comparisons to know
The national average annual salary earned by neurologists and orthopedic surgeons varies by $260,000 according to Medscape's 2023 compensation reports. -
Stryker in the headlines: 5 notes
Here are five recent developments from Stryker that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 8: -
Iowa system leaves out orthopedic contracts in new Mercy deal
As part of Iowa City-based University of Iowa's takeover of Mercy Iowa City, the system will assume more than 1,000 of Mercy's contracts with vendors, suppliers and more, according to a Feb. 1 report from The Gazette. -
2 spine companies earning investor interest
Two spine medtech companies earned multimillion financing rounds from investors in January.
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