Orthopedics

From spine robotics to endoscopic surgery, here are the ideas that took some time for physicians to fully embrace. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s an idea in spine surgery that you didn’t understand at first…

Portland-based MaineHealth plans to invest $70 million to develop an orthopedic care hub in South Portland, MaineBiz reported Sept. 11. MaineHealth has already paid $20 million for a three-story office building. Another $30 million will support renovations at an existing building that…

The continued explosion of new technologies, the lack of surgeons in private practice and a potential gap in joint replacement care are three predications that orthopedic surgeons have for the industry by 2035.  These four orthopedic surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to…

Westborough, Mass.-based Miach Orthopaedics, which designed the BEAR implant for ACL repairs, received a warning letter from the FDA following an inspection of the company’s facility.  The agency discovered violations including deficiencies across its sterilization and microbial control processes, design input and…

From insurance “misalignment” to patient hostility, spine surgeons discuss the surprising aspects that came up in their work since 2020. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s something in your practice that has surprised you the most…

Alejandro Badia, MD, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Miami-based OrthoNOW, partnered with Redwood Growth Partners, according to a Sept. 3 news release. The partnership with the investment and advisory firm will accelerate OrthoNOW’s growth toward a network of more than 10 clinics.…

Endoscopic spine’s growth will depend on a forward-thinking mindset among surgeons and pushing new boundaries, Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, said. Dr. Zhou, associate program director of the neurosurgical residency at Cleveland-based University Hospitals, discussed what’s ahead for an upcoming episode…

Here are nearly 30 new orthopedic clinics, practices and surgery centers that have been opened by health systems, hospitals and orthopedic groups, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Learning how to deal with declining reimbursements while still delivering top quality care and adapting personal strategies to lift up the strengths of colleagues are just two of the difficult lessons that orthopedic surgeons are reporting they have learned.  To…

Outpatient spine surgery is growing in popularity, but payer response has varied. Spine surgeons in three markets discuss how they manage. Note: Responses were lightly edited. Question: How do you approach payer negotiations — particularly with commercial plans that may…