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Maintain referral relationships: What does it take?
Two spine surgeons discuss ways to maintain good referral relationships. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and...
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Leading the Charge in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — How One Institution...
Minimally invasive spine surgery has become more pervasive over the past five years with enhanced techniques and technology to achieve better outcomes and lower the cost of care. Surgeons across the...
View Article11 spine & neurosurgeons in the headlines this week — Sept. 26
Here are 11 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this week. Christian Athanassious, MD, and Michael J. Star, MD, were tapped to lead the new Santa Rosa Orthopaedics total spine health program....
View ArticleOrthofix numbers blunder: Still no 2Q financial report, CFO resigns
Orthofix CFO Mark Heggestad resigned due to "personal circumstances" amid controversy as the company works to update financial statements from the past few years that were based on wrong numbers. "I...
View ArticleK-wire safety: How common are breaches in spine surgery?
A study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Diseases examines the risk profile and complications associated with K-wire anterior vertebral body breach during percutaneous pedicle screw...
View ArticleDePuy Synthes, SpineGuard, Baxano & more — 23 key notes
Here are 23 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies. Arcam, a supplier of metal 3D-printing services for the orthopedics and aerospace sectors, acquired DiSanto Technology. Baxano...
View ArticleDr. Kris Parchuri's 4 keys to professional success
Kris Parchuri, MD, a spine surgeon at Spine & Orthopedic Specialists in Tulsa, recently wrote a column for Tulsa World on finding personal success. Dr. Parchuri wrote about focus — his number one...
View Article9 roadblocks to minimally invasive spine surgery adoption
Minimally invasive spine surgery is becoming more common in spinal practices. There are studies showing clinical benefits and long-term cost savings when compared with open procedures. But not...
View Article30 orthopedic surgeons on the move
Here are 30 orthopedic surgeons recently joining new practices, hospitals and surgical centers. Somersworth, N.H.-based Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine welcomed Adam B. Fleit, MD, to its...
View Article5 things to know about spine surgery SSI
The Spine Journal recently published an article examining surgical site infection after spinal surgery. Researchers examined a search in the Medline and Scopus with keywords derived from a preliminary...
View ArticleAmedica appoints Anan Natarajan vice president of business development
Amedica appointed Anan Natarajan vice president of business development. Mr. Natarajan is responsible for expanding Amedica's strategic alliances and business developments through original...
View ArticleProvidence Medical Technology gets 3 spine-related patents
Providence Medical Technology received three new United States patents for spinal procedures, according to a report from The Herald. The patents are for: • A cervical distraction method for...
View ArticleK2M stock hits crucial point — 5 things to know
Spine device company K2M, which went public earlier this year, is at a critical moment for investors, according to an Equities report. The stock hit a 52-week low last week, which could be viewed as...
View ArticleThe lateral revolution: How new technology makes spine surgery better
Although the lateral approach to spine surgery has been around for a few decades, surgeons are just beginning to fully realize its benefits. Technology has also advanced over time to make the...
View Article5 trends in hospital readmissions after spinal tumor surgery
A study published in Spine examines the hospital readmission rates after spine surgery for primary metastatic spine tumors. The researchers examined cases from a large referral spine center between...
View ArticleFDA grants NEMARIS spine surgery planning software 510(k) clearance
NEMARIS received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the next-generation SURGIMAP 2.0 platform. The software is used to preoperatively plan spine surgery, and the new...
View ArticleCan private practices do orthopedic bundled payments? They're already happening
Can orthopedic specialty private practices feasibly provide comprehensive care and compete with hospital-employed surgeons in new care and payment models? It is possible, as is exemplified by a few...
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What does it take to succeed in the spine device market? Quality, surgeon...
Healthcare is an exciting field to work in as technology evolves to improve patient outcomes and rules change to grant broader access to medical care across the United States. However, it's also a...
View ArticleSI-BONE expands European presence — 5 things to know
Medical device company SI-BONE formed GmbH to expand the company's European operations and appointed Eric Schaber general manager of Germany. Here are five things to know about the move: 1. GmbH...
View Article5 must-reads about The Sunshine Act
The Sunshine Act, passed last year, requires medical device companies to disclose compensation or gifts given to surgeons. The data collected by CMS went live yesterday, showing that from August to...
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