Dr. Andrew Cappuccino Sues NuVasive for $660k
Andrew Cappuccino, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Buffalo Spine Surgery, has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Federal Court, Southern District of California, against spine device company...
View ArticleNorthland Orthopedic Associates Joins Ministry Medical Group
Northland Orthopedic Associates in Rhinelander, Wis., has become a part of Ministry Medical Group.The orthopedic practice includes general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, and...
View ArticleTexas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inducts Dr. Tandy Freeman
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame will induct four new members this year, including Tandy Freeman III, MD, medical director for Justin Sports Medicine and the Professional Bull Riders Sports Medicine...
View Article21 Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in December
The Food and Drug Administration granted 21 spine-related device clearances in December.Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!1. Polaris Spinal...
View ArticleBiomet Posts 9% Sales Increase in 2013 2Q
Biomet's net sales increased by 9 percent to $790.1 million in the second quarter of the 2013 fiscal year, compared with $725.1 million during the second quarter of last year. U.S. net sales increased...
View ArticleTri-City Medical Center Purchases Second Renaissance Spine System
Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., purchased its second Renaissance surgical system from Mazor Robotics, becoming one of the first health systems to own more than one system.This hospital...
View ArticleStryker Offers to Buy Trauson Holdings in China for $764M
Stryker has offered to buy Trauson Holdings in China for $764 million in cash, according to Bloomberg.Trauson is China's largest manufacturer of pelvic reconstruction plates and trauma surgery...
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How Large Scale Patient Education Efforts Improve Orthopedic Practices: Q&A...
Medical Marketing Solutions founder Steven Siwek has launched a new publication, Thrive Health Magazine, focused on patient education and wellness. The first issue was published in the fall of 2012 and...
View Article6 Statistics on Patient Opinion of Orthopedic Surgeon Relationships With...
While only 6 percent of patients in the United States are worried about financial relationships between surgeons and device industry representatives, most patients feel surgeons should not receive...
View ArticleDr. David Chao Sues Smith & Nephew for $2.2M After Failed Hip Surgery
David Chao, MD, has sued Smith & Nephew for $2.2 million after performing a failed hip surgery using the company's implant, according to a Mass Device report.Dr. Chao recently settled a $2.2...
View ArticleThe Future of Spine Innovation: Q&A With Dr. Hyun Bae of Cedars-Sinai Medical...
Hyun Bae, MD, is the Director of Education at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Medical Director of the Spine Institute in Santa Monica. He has researched stem cell repair for degenerative disc...
View Article7 Spine Surgeons on Professional Resolutions for 2013
Seven spine surgeons discuss goals for their practice heading into 2013. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and...
View Article6 Potential Effects of the Medical Device Tax on Orthopedics Companies
As of Jan. 1, all sales on medical devices will be taxed an additional 2.3 percent, as the federal government looks to make $20 billion in 10 years to pay for programs within the Patient Protection and...
View ArticleSynthes Accuses Former Employee of Contract Violation
Medical device manufacturer Synthes USA has filed a civil action claim against a former employee, saying the man violated his contract, according to The Pennsylvania Record.The West Chester,...
View ArticleHSA PrimCare Purchases Michigan Orthopaedic Center for $14,840
HSA PrimeCare, the national healthcare real estate division of Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate, recently purchased the Michigan Orthopedic Center in Ypsilanti for $14,840.The...
View Article12 Hospitals Enhance Orthopedic & Spine Services
Here are 12 hospitals that announced or opened expansion projects for orthopedic and spine services.Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak, Mich., recently joined the American Joint Replacement Registry,...
View ArticleDr. David Joyner to Remain Athletic Director at Penn State
Orthopedic surgeon David M. Joyner, MD, will remain director of intercollegiate athletics at Penn State University, a position he has filled on a temporary basis since the previous director left amid...
View ArticleDr. William Raasch Performs Knee Surgery on Brewers 1st Baseman Corey Hart
William Raasch, MD, team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers, performed knee surgery on first baseman Corey Hart, according to an ESPN report.Dr. Raasch will perform an arthroscopic procedure to repair...
View ArticleShriners Hospital for Children Grants $1M to Juvenile Arthritis Treatment...
A researcher from UC Davis has received $1 million in grants from Shriners Hospital for Children to support his research on treatment for juvenile arthritis.Iannis Adamopoulos is assistant professor of...
View ArticleDr. David Altchek Performs Knee Surgery on Golden State Warriors' Brandon Rush
Hospital for Special Surgery's David Altchek, MD, performed knee surgery on Golden State Warriors player Brandon Rush, according to an NBA report.Mr. Rush injured his knee during a game last November....
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