10 key benchmarks for orthopedic physical therapy programs
An article published in AAOS Now examines orthopedic bundled payment programs and key benchmarks for success. The benchmarks were collected from more than 520,000 physical therapy visits owned and...
View Article35 spine surgeons under 40 to know
These surgeons are among young leaders in the spine field today. Many were chief residents and underwent prestigious spine and neurological surgery fellowships. The list was developed based on...
View Article100 times spine surgeons made headlines this year
Here are spine surgeons who made headlines this year for performing new procedures, winning awards, establishing new practices and furthering humanitarian work. Christian Athanassious, MD, and Michael...
View ArticleAcross the Atlantic: 5 key observations on Asian orthobiologics market
The orthobiologics market in Asia is estimated to grow to around $0.7 billion by 2018, according to a MicroMarket Monitor report. Here are five things to know about the Asian orthobiologics market:...
View ArticlePedicle subtraction osteotomy revision — 5 things to know
An article published in Spine examines the results of revision spine surgery after pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance with pseudarthrosis. The researchers examined 18...
View Article5 robotic spine surgery systems sold in the United States for 3Q
Mazor Robotics reported five Renaissance robotic spine surgery systems during the third quarter. The company will release their financial report later this month, but provided insight into who is...
View ArticleWhat will medtech look like in 2020? — J&J may not be on top: 10 key trends
The medtech market is expected to grow over the next six year as several external factors impact markets around the world, according to a report from EvaluateMedTech. The report was released at the...
View ArticleAxioMed for sale after raising $70M+
Gerbsman Partners has been hired to sell AxioMed Spine, accompany that has raised more than $70 million, according to the Blog of Intellectual Capital. Venture Lending & Leasing VI and Venture...
View ArticleCan risk sharing work? The realities of reducing low-value spine care
Healthcare is moving head-first toward shared-risk and shared-savings care delivery models. The most progressive organizations are testing accountable care organizations, bundled payments and narrow...
View Article7 orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons who have treated or will soon treat professional athletes. Christopher Ahmad, MD, performed elbow surgery on New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran. St. Louis...
View ArticleMission Hospital to open $185M neuroscience, spine institute on Oct. 13
Mission Viejo, Calif.-based Mission Hospital will begin admitting patients to $185 million Neuroscience and Spine Institute on Oct. 13, according to an Orange County Register report. The five-floor,...
View ArticleEuropean Union probes planned Zimmer-Biomet deal
European Union regulators have begun an in-depth probe into Zimmer's planned acquisition of Biomet, according to a Wall Street Journal report. According to the EU, the acquisition could result in less...
View ArticleBD buys CareFusion for $12.2B: 8 things to know
Medical device manufacturer BD plans to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion. Here are five things to know about the agreement: 1. BD will purchase CareFusion for $58 per share in cash and stock to...
View ArticleNevro files IPO — 6 things to know
Nevro Corp., announced an initial public offering last Friday as the company attempts to gain regulatory clearance for its pain-relief system in the United States, according to a NASDAQ report. Here...
View ArticleThe world can thank this neurosurgeon for John Mellencamp
Can you imagine a world without "Hurt So Good," "Jack & Diane," "Small Town," "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." and countless other John Mellencamp classics? Without Robert Heimburger, MD, and his...
View Article7 things to know about ProDisc's 7-year follow-up
An article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the seven-year follow-up for patients who received the Prestige artificial disc in a prospective randomized controlled clinical...
View Article37 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in September
The Food and Drug Administration cleared 37 orthopedic- and spine-related devices in September. 1. Clydesdale Spinal System from Medtronic. 2. Longbow Spacer System from Life Spine. 3....
View ArticleAnother orthopedic powerhouse? Cedars-Sinai completes Kerlan Jobe, Santa...
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System finalized an agreement to affiliate with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and Santa Monica (Calif.) Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group. The...
View ArticleDoes smoking impact spinal fusion rates? 4 findings
An article published in Spine examined how smoking impacted posterolateral fusions. The research includes 281 patients who underwent single- or two-level PLF during a 21-year period. There were 231...
View ArticleNuVasive COO sells 2.5k shares in $87k transaction
NuVasive COO Keith Valentine sold 2,500 shares of the company's stock last week, valued at $35 per share, according to a WKRBB report. The total transaction amounted to $87,500. Post-transaction, Mr....
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