Becker’s reported on five endoscopic spine surgery milestones since July 1. 1. Matt Miller, MD, performed Nebraska’s first minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at Omaha-based OrthoNebraska Hospital. 2. Don Park MD, of Irvine, Calif.-based UCI Health, performed the world’s first endoscopic spinal fusion using augmented…
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Private equity deals can offer growth opportunities for spine practices, but there’s also concern about how these deals could affect long-term physician autonomy. Three surgeons discuss the factors physicians should consider. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question:…
Consolidation and private equity have found their way into almost every healthcare specialty and niche, including orthopedics. There are differing views on the overall impact of consolidation in orthopedics, as some feel as though it can harm physician autonomy. On…
Two physicians of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic have filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, its nonprofit foundation and affiliated outpatient surgical facilities. Orthopedic surgeons Daniel Kharrazi, MD, and Ronald Kvitne, MD, allege that Cedar-Sinai prioritized…
Brainlab earned FDA 510(k) clearance and launched its Spine Mixed Reality Navigation system, the company said Sept. 18. Brainlab’s system is designed to support pedicle screw placement in minimally invasive cases based on pre- or intraoperative surgical plans, according to a news…
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Declining CMS rates and increased payer obstacles have led some spine surgeons to drop insurance contracts, including Vladimir Sinkov, MD. Dr. Sinkov, of Sinkov Spine in Las Vegas, shared his strategies and how surgeons can balance patient needs and their…
As various factors in the healthcare landscape push many groups to consolidate, spine surgeons have to remain nimble. Three spine surgeons discuss how changes in the market affect their regions. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: As…
AdventHealth has integrated the Velys robotic-assisted knee surgery system at four of its locations in Florida. AdventHealth Surgery Center Daytona Beach (Fla.), AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (Fla.), AdventHealth Fish Memorial and AdventHealth Surgery Center Blue Springs in Orange City, Fla., have all…
Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport (Tenn.) has joined Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health Medical Associates. The clinic will now operate as Ballad Health Medical Associates – Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport, according to a Sept. 10 news release from Ballad Health. Jared Cordon, MD,…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened its Spine Center in Paramus, N.J., according to a Sept. 9 news release. The Spine Center is 14,000 square feet and has 11 exam rooms. Anil Ranawat, MD, is medical director of the location.…