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Dr. Dror Paley to open orthopedic institute in Colombia
Dror Paley, MD, in partnership with León Mora, MD, will launch the Instituto Paley LatinoAmerica in July. -
4 medtech notes: Centinel Spine, Hyalex Orthopaedics and more
From product debuts to FDA nods, here are four key updates in spine and orthopedic medtech since April 17. -
Medtronic names new chief regulatory officer
Yarmela Pavlovic has been appointed chief regulatory officer of Medtronic, according to an April 23 LinkedIn post.
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'A total game changer': Spine surgeons react to the FTC's noncompete ban
The FTC on April 23 issued a final rule that would effectively ban noncompete agreements — something spine surgeons have been anticipating for a while. -
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania opens ASC
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania recently opened Slate Hill Surgery Center in Camp Hill, Pa. -
Chief executive shakeups: 8 moves in 100 days
Here are eight chief executive shake-ups in the orthopedic and spine industry since the beginning of 2024: -
5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Dallas
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Dallas earns $953,000, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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From market consolidation to insurance 'nightmares': What is getting easier, and harder, about running an orthopedic practice in 2024
Orthopedic and spine practices face a growing number of challenges in 2024, from market consolidation to workforce shortages to a growing number of insurance denials. -
DOJ reaches $138.7M settlement with Larry Nassar victims
The U.S. Justice Department settled 139 administrative claims from sexual abuse allegations by former physician and USA Gymnastics official Larry Nassar, the agency said April 23. -
3 keys to 1 orthopedic leader's success
A people-centric approach to leadership is something all healthcare leaders should embrace, according to Allison Roditi, vice president of orthopedic services at New York City-based Catholic Health. -
Dr. Jonathan Glashow, Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas operate on New Jersey NHL player
Jonathan Glashow, MD, and Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, operated on New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier, the NHL said April 23.
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SAIL Fusion's SI joint fusion system gets FDA nod
SAIL Fusion earned FDA clearance for its BowTie sacroiliac joint fusion system, the devicemaker said April 23. -
'Time will tell': What will be orthopedic private equity's long-term reputation?
Private equity in orthopedics has the specialty split on its benefits and concerns. The phenomenon is still relatively new, but some physicians are already thinking about the long-term effect it will have on the industry. -
Centinel Spine sees 'momentum' in Q1 disc replacement sales
Centinel Spine saw worldwide disc replacement revenue of $20.9 million in the first quarter of 2024. -
Orthopedics lean into mental health
Orthopedic surgeons train to treat the musculoskeletal system. In recent years they have also explored ways to address mental health. -
What's new with spine, orthopedic robots?
Here are five developments in the robotics space that spine and orthopedic leaders should know: -
Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics relocates
Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics has relocated and is celebrating the addition of the Iovera system for knee pain, according to an April 22 report from Nevada Business. -
8 spine, orthopedic robotics updates in 60 days
Here are eight updates in the spine and orthopedic robotics spaces, including practices adding robots, surgeon milestones and a FDA approval, that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 22: -
Alliance Spine and Pain adds behavioral health screenings
Atlanta-based Alliance Spine and Pain Centers has implemented a regular behavioral health screening for all of its patients using MHT's SmarTest platform. -
Wearable tech assesses surgeon posture during surgery
Wearable technology helped assess postures in neurosurgeons during procedures to address fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders while operating, according to a study published April 19 in the Journal of Neurosurgery.
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