Casper (Wyo.) Orthopedics began offering bundled self-pay options, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker’s. The self-pay program offers transparent pricing for services including office visits, physical or occupational therapy, MRI imaging and some procedures. The program is…
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Minimally invasive spine techniques have been the focus of recent medtech innovations, and more growth is expected in the motion preservation aspects. Five spine surgeons discuss what the near future of minimally invasive techniques will look like. Question: What will…
Frisco, Colo.-based Vail Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery sent a notice of a recent security incident. On Aug. 6, 2024, the practice learned of suspicious activity in its email environment, prompting an investigation which determined that an unauthorized third party accessed and acquired…
There are recent changes to medical school training that have one orthopedic surgeon worried about the potential future of the orthopedic and musculoskeletal fields. Schools moving away from cadaver labs, the overflow of research publications on residency applications and the…
Spine surgeon Daniel Park, MD, completed the first U.S. case using Kuros Biosciences’ MagnetOs minimally invasive surgery delivery system, according to an Aug. 5 news release. MagnetOs MIS, a bone graft delivery system, was cleared by the FDA in May. Compared to…
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Two spine implants earned CMS’ New Technology Add-On Payment in the last week. 1. Carlsmed’s aprevo implant earned the nod for use in cervical spine surgeries. Starting Oct. 1, cervical spine procedures done with aprevo will be eligible for additional payment from…
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company acquired Caro Health, an artificial intelligence-driven company, according to an Aug. 7 news release. Caro Health is based in the Netherlands and was founded in 2019. Its proprietary AI platform is designed for personalized communications with patients and…
Despite the challenges posed by the use of AI in orthopedics, these surgeons hold out hope the technology will have a positive impact on the field. The integration of AI tools and programs can help with improving workflows, efficiencies, surgical…
Here are eight recent firsts in the orthopedic surgery space to know, from AI-assisted procedures to new orthopedic implants, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
Spine surgeon Isador Lieberman, MD, said he’s wary of two trends making headways in the industry. Dr. Lieberman, of Plano-based Texas Back Institute, shared his experiences on the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedics Podcast. Question: What are you seeing right now in…