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Dec 13, 2024 · Similar to 2024, next year will pose challenges to the spine industry, especially when it comes to payer relations. There are also new opportunities for the specialty to develop new technologies.

Dec 23, 2024 · Back and spine surgeries are among the most common operations in the state of Florida, but they are also among the most unnecessary, according to a Dec. 23 report from the Sun Sentinel.. A recent analysis of Medicare data conducted by the Lown Institute found that the standard back surgery has an operation failure rate of 36%, making it among the riskiest of procedures, according to the report.

Dec 5, 2024 · Most Read - Orthopedic. Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic sues Cedars-Sinai for $150M over alleged breach of contract; Georgia orthopedic practice to shutter

Jan 2, 2025 · Two studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the impact that the drug semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic to treat Type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for weight loss, could have on patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. The AAOS has warned that ...

Nov 19, 2024 · Stryker's spine robot has been in development for years, and its launch is expected in the near future. Here's what we know so far: 1. In 2022 Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo said in a third quarter earnings call that the company began developing Mako …

Dec 26, 2024 · A neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Naples, Fla., is working on a breakthrough in spinal fusion surgery, according to a Dec. 16 report by WINK.. Mark Frenkel, MD, a surgeon at Neuroscience and Spine Associates, is patenting a new approach to spinal fusion that does not use any rods or screws.

Oct 28, 2024 · Several hospitals made their debut on Healthgrades rankings for excellence in spine surgery. Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates at more than 4,500 hospitals and ranked them across 16 specialties, including spine surgery, according to an Oct. 22 news release.The full list of hospitals ranked for spine surgery is here.. Here are the hospitals earning specialty ...

Jan 17, 2024 · While surgeons often find that patients are leary of single-level lumbar fusions, expressing concerns about their range of motion or athletic ability being restricted, several major athletes have undergone the procedure, some of whom returned to play after recovering.

Nov 15, 2024 · Three major investors in Smith+Nephew have encouraged the company to consider breaking up parts of its business and spinning off its orthopedics division, according to a Nov. 15 report from Mass Device.. The shareholders, who are among the company's top 20 investors, believe the company should divest its orthopedics …