Reimbursements in the orthopedic space have not kept up with rising inflation and operational costs, with surgeons, practices and organizations looking for changes. If there are not significant ...

James Ficke, MD, has led through change — on the battlefield, in the operating room and now at the helm of one of the nation’s most respected orthopedic programs.  As chair of orthopedic surgery at ...

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Sean Delany, MD, a sports medicine physician trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He treats a range of musculoskeletal injuries, including ...

Stryker’s orthopedic growth has continued through the third quarter, and momentum is expected especially in shoulder care, according to an Oct. 30 earnings call. Five key takeaways 1. Orthopedics grew ...

Bryan Springer, MD, doesn’t see innovation and value-based care as separate goals. To him, they’re the same conversation — and the future of orthopedic surgery depends on how well healthcare leaders ...

Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Yu Darvish, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. Dr. Meister performed a UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on Mr. Darvish’s right elbow, according ...

Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Orthopedic Center has added Scott Brandon, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Brandon is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity procedures, according to a ...

PracticeCore, a management service organization focused exclusively on spine, neurosurgery and brain care, has launched, according to a Nov. 5 news release. The MSO offers revenue cycle management ...

Moving spine surgery to the ASC brings a wealth of advantages including cost savings, but there are some prominent challenges to migration. Five spine surgeons discuss the roadblocks. Ask Spine ...

When people think about spine surgery, their minds usually go straight to the operating room: the surgeon suiting up and washing up, the high-tech equipment, the delicate work of repairing what’s ...

Christopher Michel, MD, joined The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics’ Parkway Division in Hagerstown, Md. Dr. Michel is a spine surgeon with training in minimally invasive and complex spine care, ...

Augurex’s Spinestat diagnostic test earned the FDA’s breakthrough device designation. Spinestate is a 14-3-3eta autoantibody multiplex immunoassay test for diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis, ...