NIH’s New Patent Licensing Policy: Misguided?
In the ever-turning wheel of biomedical innovation, there’s a new spoke that may change how discoveries reach patients.
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DOJ Alleges $14 Billion in Amniotic Allograft Fraud
DOJ hits healthcare providers and their distributors with a massive amniotic allograft billing fraud lawsuit. Billions of dollars at stake. Kickbacks alleged. Here are details.
Jul 14, 2025
Life Spine Sues Former CEO, Michael Butler
The gloves are off in a messy fight between Life Spine and its founder and former CEO, Michael Butler. Stay tuned, for sure.
Jul 8, 2025
Rothman + HURT!: Taking Telehealth to the Next Level
High-tech convenience with bone-deep expertise. That’s Rothman’s deal with HURT!, the fast-growing telehealth platform. What? Where? Why? We have details.
Jul 4, 2025
Physician Research All-Stars for 2025 Announced
Who are the physician research all-stars? Avant-garde has compiled a list AND noted some interesting aspects of practicing physicians who also do research. We have details.
May 29, 2025
IDE Study Approved for Novel Bone Substitute
A novel dual-carrier bone graft system comprised of Hydroxyapatite and Tri-Calcium Phosphate, has been approved for an IDE study by FDA. Learn more here.
May 9, 2025
Centinel Spine Reports 33% Revenue Growth
Centinel Spine and its new “Match the Disc” program, fueled a whopping 33% sales growth rate for Q1, 2025. To put that in perspective, that is 8x the industry sales growth rate.
May 9, 2025
Verdict Against NuVasive in Patent Dispute
NuVasive loses patent fight over certain pedicle screws and bone anchors. The winning plaintiff is Roger P. Jackson M.D. Naturally, we have details.
May 8, 2025
FDA Clears Novel Osteopenia Treatment
FDA clears a novel approach to treating osteopenia and osteoporosis. This is the latest venture led by serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur Laura Yecies. It’s really interesting. Check it out.
May 8, 2025
OSSTEC Raises £2.5M ($3.3M)
This young team from Imperial College, London with, count ’em 11 MDs and PhDs, just raised $3.3 million to revolutionize total joint arthroplasty. Here are details.
Apr 22, 2025
Eventum Orthopaedics Raises £3.8M
Eventum Orthopaedics has successfully raised £3.8 million ($4.94 million).
Apr 4, 2025
FDA Expands Use of Novel Resorbable ACL Repair Implant
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a resorbable implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair.
Mar 25, 2025
Kuros Reports 136% Sales Growth in 2024
Kuros Biosciences, reported 136% rate of sales growth from $36 million USD in 2023 $86 million USD in 2024.
Mar 25, 2025
Medacta Dramatically Expands Sports Med Franchise
Medacta acquisition adds 400 products AND sports med distribution in more than 60 countries.
Mar 25, 2025
Tetrous Closes $6.5M Series A
Tetrous, Inc. has successfully closed a $6.5 million Series A financing round.
Mar 25, 2025
Novel Autobiologic Rotator Cuff Matrix Cleared
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to a novel autobiologic matrix for rotator cuff repair.
Mar 20, 2025
FDA Clears Bone Fixation System With Locking Wrist Plates
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a bone fracture fixation system with locking wrist plates.
Mar 18, 2025
Have You Looked at the AAOS Form 990?
AAOS’s Form 990 makes certain financial information available to review compensation and spending practices.
Mar 17, 2025
Members Speak Out Against AAOS Proposed Bylaws Changes
AAOS published its Proposed Governance Changes on its website and members aren’t happy.
Mar 14, 2025
Demetra Holding Acquisition Expands Spine Sector
Demetra Holding acquired 51% of GetSet Surgical, producer of sterile-packaged, single-use spine surgical kits.
Mar 14, 2025
Will the Supremes Tackle Kickbacks & False Claims?!
A recent ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals deepens the False Claims Act divide among circuit courts.
Mar 13, 2025
Hanger Bets BIG on Intuitive Prosthetics
Hanger, Inc. is betting big on next generation smart prosthetics with an agreement with COAPT, Inc.
Mar 13, 2025
AMA Denounces AI for Prior Authorization
A top concern highlighted by the survey was the increased use of AI decision-making systems.
Mar 10, 2025
Globus Medical Pays 38% Premium for Nevro
Globus Medical, Inc. has, again, bought a great company and paid blue-light special prices for it.
Feb 18, 2025
Cedars Sinai Hit With $150M Lawsuit
Kerlan-Jobe has filed a $150 million lawsuit against Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation and others.
Feb 18, 2025
Onkos Surgical Secures $35M
Onkos Surgical®, secured a $35 million venture loan facility from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.
Feb 10, 2025
Florida Sales Rep Ordered to Pay $19 Million
Federal judge recommended that NuVasive be paid more than $19 million in a contractual dispute.
Feb 10, 2025
Viscogliosi Brothers Buy Stryker Spine
Tony, John and Marc Viscogliosi, with this purchase of Stryker’s Spine business, are the undisputed, most consequential entrepreneurs, financiers and creators in the largest sector of medicine, musculoskeletal care. Here are the incredible details.
Feb 6, 2025
Three Med Device Companies Merge
Tyber Medical, Intech, and Resolve Surgical Technologies merging as a global medical device supplier.
Jan 29, 2025
FDA Clears Implants for Spinal Tumors/Infection Revisions
FDA granted two 510(k) clearances for implants restoring integrity of the spine in tumor and infection cases.
Jan 27, 2025
Prominent NYC Ortho Surgeons Named in Fraud Lawsuit
A New York City taxi insurance company, American Transit Insurance Company, has sued more than 180 healthcare providers, including a raft of prominent orthopedic surgeons alleging fraudulent billing practices and illegal kickbacks.
Jan 24, 2025
NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Spine Care Center
NewYork-Presbyterian has opened Och Spine, a new spine center at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral.
Jan 22, 2025
Kuros Biosciences USA and Medtronic Team Up
Kuros Biosciences USA entered into a five-year exclusive sales agency agreement with Medtronic spinal division.
Jan 22, 2025
Kris Renton Named Chief Commercialization Officer
Florida-based NovApproach Spine LLC has named Kris Renton chief commercialization officer.
Jan 22, 2025
Fusion Orthopedics USA Acquires Foot and Ankle Portfolio
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC expanded its product portfolio by acquiring Metalogix’s external fixation systems.
Jan 22, 2025
Optum’s ASC Unit Buys OrthoAlliance for $1.4 Billion
SCA Health, the ASC division of Optum, has acquired OrthoAlliance for an estimated $1.4 billion.
Jan 15, 2025
Ed Tufaro New President of Orthopedic Care Partners
Florida-based Orthopedic Care Partners (OCP) selected Ed Tufaro to assume the duties of president and COO.
Jan 15, 2025
FDA Clears Expandable Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to an expandable lateral lumbar interbody system.
Jan 2, 2025
$185M Investment and New CEO for Orthopedic Care Partners
Orthopedic Care Partners has completed significant financing milestones and named Timothy Corvino, M.D., MBA CEO.
Dec 24, 2024
Are Whistle Blower Qui Tam Provisions Constitutional?
U.S. Court–Middle District Florida ruled the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act are unconstitutional.
Dec 6, 2024
FDA Clears Dr. Betz’s Vertebral Body Replacement Device
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to a novel spinal vertebral body replacement device.
Nov 29, 2024
Category 1 CPT Code for Barricaid Annulus Closure
Annular closure will shortly have a Category 1 CPT code, courtesy of the American Medical Association Editorial Board. This is a significant development for spine patients and their caregivers.
Nov 21, 2024
Ongoing Patent Battle: Extremity Medical vs Fusion Orthopedics
Extremity Medical claims victory in the latest decision in its ongoing Fusion Orthopedics patent battle.
Nov 21, 2024
GEICO’s RICO Suit Against Ortho Surgeon DISMISSED!
Practices entered into separate stipulations which dismiss a racketeering, aka: RICO, lawsuit filed by GEICO.
Nov 21, 2024
Surgical Logistics Start-up Raises $4.8M
London-based Scalpel AI, has successfully raised $4.8 million in a funding round.
Nov 20, 2024
Fourth Patent Issued for Demineralized Bone Fiber Implants
Tetrous, Inc. has received a fourth patent related to its EnFix family of implants.
Nov 8, 2024
New Fund Gives Voice to Innovative Physicians
A new medical technology fund which focusses on early-stage health technologies is itself an innovation. Utilizing its extensive physician network, the new fund gives voice to innovative physicians and other leaders to drive innovation in life sciences.
Nov 7, 2024
Indiana Ortho Companies Welcome 1,000 Area Students
Indiana-based orthopedic companies welcomed nearly 1,000 8th-grade students to OrthoWorx’s DiscoverME program.
Nov 7, 2024
FDA Clears Novel Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to a standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion device from Foundation Surgical.
Nov 6, 2024
Brad Niemann Named 4WEB Medical President
Industry veteran Brad Niemann is the new president at 4WEB Medical.
Nov 6, 2024
Biocomposites Buys Stake in PJI Testing Company
Biocomposites Ltd, invested in InfectoTest GmbH, PJI testing company.
Nov 6, 2024
$240K Fine for Ortho Group Ransomware Attack
A U.S. DHHS/OCR investigation left Providence Medical Institute with a $240,000 civil monetary penalty.
Oct 26, 2024
FDA Expands Indications for iFactor Use in Spine Surgery
FDA expanded approved indications for use and labeling of Cerapedics’s peptide enhanced bone graft, iFactor.
Oct 18, 2024
FDA Clears Novel Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to two intervertebral body fusion devices from SIGNUS Medizintechnik Gmb.
Oct 18, 2024
FDA Clears Cervical Spine Fracture Analysis Software
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to a radiological computer aided triage and notification software.
Oct 4, 2024
Swiss Spine Surgery Company Raises $68M
Swiss spine surgery company Neo Medical SA has completed a successful Series B financing round, raising $68 million.
Oct 4, 2024
510(k) Clearance Expands Cadence and Ankle System Indications
510(k) clearance for the combined use of two surgical planning/patient-specific instrument ankle surgery sets.
Sep 25, 2024
Chinese Testing Firms Receive FDA Warning Letters
FDA issued warning letters to two Chinese firms concerning lab practices potentially impacting data.
Sep 23, 2024
AMA Flame Throws CMS for Cutting Physician Pay
American Medical Association (AMA) applied the heat to CMS for its fifth year of proposing to cut physician pay.
Sep 18, 2024
Mighty Oak Medical and Medacta Settle Patent Dispute
Mighty Oak Medical, Inc., Medacta USA, Inc., and Medacta International SA resolved a patent dispute.
Sep 17, 2024
FDA Approves Arthroscopic Knee Cartilage Repair
FDA approved a request for a supplemental Biologics License Application for the repair of knee cartilage.
Sep 12, 2024
Medacta Gets ‘THINK’ing TKA Robotics
Medacta Group SA is partnering with orthopedic robotics supplier THINK Surgical®.
Sep 11, 2024
Patrick Fisher Is Orthofix’s New President of Global Orthopedics
Patrick Fisher is the new president of Global Orthopedics at Orthofix.
Sep 4, 2024
FDA Warning Letter to Globus Medical
FDA issued a warning letter to Globus Medical, Inc. related to an inspection on February 15-March 7, 2024.
Aug 22, 2024
New Threat to 1099 Distributors Emerges in Lawsuit
A new and serious threat to 1099 sales and distribution reps has raised its ugly head. A whistleblower lawsuit alleging that Zimmer’s 1099 compensation structure violated the Anti-Kickback Statutes is heading to an actual trial in Massachusetts.
Aug 20, 2024
$100 Million for OrthoPediatrics
OrthoPediatrics Corp. has entered into a private financing agreement with investment firm Braidwell LP.
Aug 19, 2024
FDA Clears Camber Spine’s New Anterior Integrated System
FDA 510(k) clearance to new, integrated, lumbar interbody fusion system for anterior spine surgery indications.
Aug 8, 2024
Nine NEW Shoulder Arthroplasty Patents Issued
USPTO recently granted 9 patents to Shoulder Innovations, Inc., an emerging shoulder arthroplasty growth company.
Aug 6, 2024
Hanger Invests in Sensor and Moter Based Bracing System
Hanger Ventures invests in a Bionic Power to help patients with lower extremity bracing system.
Aug 6, 2024
Centinel Spine Reports Record prodisc Sales for Q2
Centinel Spine announced sales for June quarter 2024, not only set a record, but grew 26% year-over-year.
Aug 6, 2024
Surgical Robotics Company Names New CEO
Surgical robotics company eCential Robotics has appointed a new chief executive officer, Clément Vidal.
Aug 6, 2024
Stryker Buys Artelon for an Undisclosed Amount
Stryker closes on a significant strategic purchase—Artelon, the emerging leader in treating one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints—severe ankle sprains, the #1 cause of an ER visit.
Jul 26, 2024
Is SpineFrontier’s Legal Saga Settled?
Settlement between the U.S. government in a case alleging the payment of kickbacks to spine surgeons.
Jul 26, 2024
Cell Therapy for DDD Advances to Phase III
FDA accepted the clinical protocols for a Phase III clinical program for an allogeneic, IDCT for DDD.
Jul 26, 2024
New Ortho Global Advisory Board Serves Female Leaders
Orthopaedics for All, a new global advisory board, is amplifying the voice of women in orthopedic surgery.
Jul 23, 2024
Orthofix Names New BOD Chair
Orthofix Medical Inc. appoints Orthofix veteran Michael Finegan chair of the Orthofix Board of Directors.
Jul 8, 2024
Partnership Creates Largest NE Ortho Platform
Spire Orthopedic Partners’ latest partnership announcement results in the largest Northeast orthopedic platform.
Jul 8, 2024
Artoss Wins Synthetic Bone Graft Lawsuit
The Federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Artoss, Inc. in its dispute with Biocomposites.
Jul 3, 2024
Partnership Expands Delivery of Silicone Finger Implant
Medical device manufacturer Osteotec and medical device company TriMed, Inc. expand Osteotec’s to the U.S.
Jul 3, 2024
Zimmer Biomet Partners With Patient Care AI Company
RevelAi Health and Zimmer Biomet are partnering to deliver generative AI orthopedic solutions.
Jul 3, 2024
AMA Sends Message to Insurers
Insurer prior-authorization rules have become one of the largest pain points for both physicians and their patients. The AMA House of Delegates is demanding greater oversight of health insurer use of prior-authorization. Amen.
Jun 28, 2024
NJ Ortho Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Opioid Charges
Evangelos Megariotis, M.D. has pleaded guilty to seven counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances.
Jun 28, 2024
Were Orthofix Execs Terminated for Texts?
In filings in a California Superior Court, Orthofix’s former CEO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer, have given their side of last September’s abrupt and unexpected terminations. Here are some of those details.
Jun 28, 2024
$55M Series A for 3D Printed Ortho Implants
Durham, North Carolina-based restor3d, purchaser last September of Conformis, Inc, has closed a $55 million Series A funding round. The company will use the funding to continue to develop personalized medical solutions. Per the press release, this includes the introduction of “new patient-specific implant systems for total ankle and shoulder replacements.”
Jun 21, 2024
Osteal Therapeutics Closes $50M Series D Financing
Osteal Therapeutics completed an oversubscribed $50 million Series D preferred stock equity financing round.
Jun 21, 2024
GEICO $2.8M RICO Suit Continues Against Ortho Surgeons
Motion to dismiss filed by two orthopedic surgeons hoping to stop a $2.8 million RICO lawsuit filed by GEICO denied.
Jun 21, 2024
Ousted Orthofix Execs File Court Challenge
Three former Orthofix executives have filed an application for arbitration with the California Superior Court asking, among other things, to compel Orthofix Medical, Inc. to address their claims surrounding their abrupt dismissal in September 2023.
Jun 13, 2024
Zimmer Biomet + CBRE = Ortho ASCs
Zimmer Biomet and CBRE Group, Inc., join to develop orthopedic ambulatory surgery centers throughout the U.S.
Jun 13, 2024
Spinal Simplicity and inFormed Consent Join Forces
Spinal Simplicity and inFormed Consent incorporate inFormed Consent’s technology and Spinal Simplicity’s offerings.
Jun 13, 2024
Anika Settles With Dissident Shareholder, Expands BOD
Anika Therapeutics adds new Board of Directors members and authorized a $40 million share repurchase program.
Jun 13, 2024
New Ortho Healthcare Venture Fund
The Orizon Fund has been newly founded by Orizon LLC and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). Its focus will go towards solutions created by OREF-funded research. The fund will provide a broad range of financial support to these efforts.
Jun 7, 2024
Osteotec and SI-BONE Announce Partnership
Osteotec is now the exclusive distributor of SI-BONE’s iFuse Implant System® in the UK and Ireland.
Jun 7, 2024
Ortho Surgeon Receives 16 Month Prison Sentence
What is the sentence for 10 counts of health care fraud? Ask orthopedic surgeon Olarewaju James Oladipo, M.D.
Jun 7, 2024
Patient Compliance App Receives MedTech Breakthrough Award
Orthofix Medical Inc. won the “Best Patient Experience Solution” 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
May 28, 2024
Lisa Watts Joins Osteotec as National Sales Manager
Osteotec Limited has launched a spine division; Lisa Watts will be the spine national sales manager.
May 28, 2024
Hospital Groups & Surgeon Pay to Settle False Claims Allegations
Kevin Schoenfelder, M.D., CHI Franciscan Health, and St. Joseph Medical Center settle False Claims Act allegations.
May 22, 2024
FDA Clears Award Winning Lumbar Facet Device
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to a 2023 Best Technology in Spine award winner—SC Medica’s SC Medica FFX®.
May 22, 2024
Ortho Association Sues Marriott, LA Rams, and NFL
Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA) has filed a lawsuit against Marriott for allegedly cancelling accommodations for the group’s annual meeting to accommodate the Los Angeles Rams.
May 20, 2024
€2M Raised for Fracture Treatment Sensor
Netherlands-based SLAM Orthopedic has effectively raised a seed investment of €2 million.
May 20, 2024
Big New: FDA Clears 3D Printed Ankle Fusion Implants
510(k) clearance migrated to the fastest growing sector in orthopedics—foot and ankle fusion/arthroplasty.
May 16, 2024
Health System Granted Motion to Dismiss in Antitrust Lawsuit
Adena Health System’s Motion to Dismiss has been granted in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Ohio doctors.
May 15, 2024
FAI Journal Says ‘No’ to Learning Curve Studies
Foot & Ankle International … the journal will no longer consider learning curve manuscripts for publication.
May 15, 2024
RevSpring and Breg Announce Partnership
RevSpring, healthcare engagement/payment solutions, and Breg, orthopedic medical equipment, partner.
May 10, 2024
510(k) Clearance for Cannulated, Guidewire SI Joint System
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to a novel, cannulated, guidewire directed sacroiliac joint (SI) fusion implant.
May 10, 2024
510(k) Clearance for a ‘BowTie’ SI Joint Fixation Device
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Sail Fusion’s “BowTie” designed sacroiliac fusion system.
May 10, 2024
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Fires Ortho Surgeon
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center fired Louis Kwong, M.D. after a two-year investigation into misconduct allegations.
May 8, 2024
FDA Approves Noninvasive Bone Growth Stimulator
The FDA approved (by way of the PMA path) a noninvasive bone growth stimulator.
May 8, 2024
£9.2M Raised for a Time Release BMP2
UK-based Locate Bio Limited, successfully completed an oversubscribed £9.2 million funding.
May 8, 2024
‘Engineering’ OA Treatment Lands $31M Research Award
ARPA-H awarded up to $31 million to support the development of non-surgical osteoarthritis treatment.
May 8, 2024
Robotics Company Proprio Partners with Biedermann Group
An artificial intelligence (AI) surgical technology company (and winner of OTW’s 2023 Best Technology in Spine Award) and a venerable, legacy spinal implant supplier have announced a partnership to integrate their respective technologies.
May 2, 2024
Former Mazor Robotics VP Guilty of Insider Trading
Doron Tavlin has been found guilty for his role in an insider trading conspiracy.
May 2, 2024
$20M Series B Extension Boosts ACL Implant
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. has successfully closed on a $20 million Series B extension financing round.
Apr 19, 2024
ZimVie Closes Sale of Spine Business – Re-Named Highridge Medical
ZimVie Inc. has completed the sale of its spine business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.
Apr 15, 2024
Who Pays for a Data Breach?
Do you know who pays for a data breach?
Apr 10, 2024
ASC Ortho Procedure Volume – 12% Growth Next Five Years
Have you noticed how orthopedic, and spine ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) seem to be popping up everywhere?
Apr 2, 2024
Seriously? This Is It for Docs (and Senior Patients)?
“The need to stop the annual cycle of pay cuts and patches and enact permanent Medicare payment reforms….”
Mar 21, 2024
Introducing President of Orthofix Bone Growth Therapies Business
Orthofix Medical Inc. veteran Jason Shallenberger new president of the Orthofix Bone Growth Therapies business.
Mar 21, 2024
FDA Adds 2nd Clearance to Novel Pedicle Screw Fixation Sleeve
FDA second 510(k) clearance for Ogmend pedicle screw sleeve designed to improve fixation in spine surgery.
Mar 19, 2024
Average 5-yr Ortho Surgeon Consulting Fee Was $57k, But…
A new study dug into more than 1 million industry payments to orthopedic and spine surgeons totaling $1.6 billion. How much is industry paying the average surgeon? Which specialty averages $225,000 per surgeon?
Mar 15, 2024
OrthoPediatrics Buys Boston O&P, Closes $80M Debt Financing
OrthoPediatrics Corp. has acquired Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics and closed a debt financing with MidCap Financial.
Feb 28, 2024
Stark Law Updates Certain Compensation Limits
CMS updated certain exceptions to the “Stark Law” which will affect certain compensation limits.
Feb 27, 2024
Top Outpatient Ortho Hospitals for 2024
Healthgrades has released its list of 2024 top hospitals for outpatient surgery. Only one hospital in the United States achieved five-star ratings for total knee replacement, total hip replacement, rotator cuff surgery, and back and neck surgery.
Feb 27, 2024
Ortho Practice Management Platform Expands to 5th State
Orthopedic Care Partners continues its expansion with its acquisition of Utah-based The Orthopedic Partners.
Feb 23, 2024
MultiCare Faces False Claims Act Allegations
MultiCare Health System alleged to have violated False Claims Actsand knowingly endangered patient safety.
Feb 22, 2024
200% Expansion Completed for Healthcare 3PL Provider
GlobalMed Logistix (GMLx), LLC, expanded its operational footprint by 200% with its Norcross, Georgia campus.
Feb 22, 2024
Synergy Spine Solutions Closes $30M Series A
Synergy Spine Solutions, a spine technology company, closed a successful $30 million Series A financing round.
Feb 22, 2024
510(k) Clearance for Plating System Line Extension
The FDA has granted Tyber Medical 510(k) clearance to a plating system line extension.
Feb 14, 2024
icotec ag Raises $30M
icotec ag has successfully raised $30 million in growth financing from MVM Partners.
Feb 9, 2024
FDA Issues Draft Metallic and/or Calcium Device Coating Guidance
The FDA has issued draft guidance for PMA submissions for orthopedic devices with certain coatings.
Feb 8, 2024
Bolt Navigation Closes Series B Financing Round
Bolt Navigation has successfully closed its Series B financing round.
Jan 31, 2024
CMS Finalizes Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule
CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) has been published.
Jan 31, 2024
Accelus Lands $20 Million in New Debt Funding
Accelus closes on a $20 million debt facility with Symbiotic Capital.
Jan 31, 2024
2023 Big Year for Ortho Data Breaches
2023 was a big year for data breaches with a whopping 578 breaches of unsecured protected health information affecting 500 or more individuals. More than 112 million individuals were affected.
Jan 26, 2024
Hospital and Ortho Group Fight Back Against Cybercriminals
It’s no secret that medical practices and patients have been hit with data breaches over the past years.
Jan 17, 2024
Do You Know How Much YOU Cost in Your State?
Do you know the average cost for an orthopedic surgeon visit in your state?
Jan 16, 2024
Patent Fight Continues: Extremity Medical vs Fusion Orthopedics
The patent fight is heating up between Extremity Medical, LLC and Fusion Orthopedics, LLC.
Jan 4, 2024
Orthopedic Surgeon Convicted in Opioid Health Care Fraud Case
Massachusetts orthopedic surgeon Olarewaju Oladipo, M.D. convicted of 10 counts of health care fraud.
Dec 27, 2023
Novel SI Joint System 510(k) Cleared
FDA 510(k) cleared Spinal Simplicity’s novel sacroiliac joint system—Liberty-SI Lateral Implant System.
Dec 27, 2023
FDA Clears ZimVie’s Implant for Use With BrainLab’s NAV System
FDA 510(k) clearance to use ZimVie’s spinal fixation system with BrainLab’s spine/trauma navigation system.
Dec 27, 2023
Medacta Doubles Production Capacity and More
Medacta is doubling its production capacity in Switzerland and Italy.
Dec 20, 2023
Breakthrough FDA Designation for Hip/Knee PJI Drug
The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to an investigational drug therapy PJI of the hip and knee.
Dec 20, 2023
Two Patents Issued for Bone Growth Stimulator System
Two patents issued for different elements of Theragen’s ActaStim® bone growth stimulator system.
Dec 15, 2023
Point of Care Device Printing Gets BIG Boost
Ricoh USA, Inc. and Materialise have partnered to expand access to Point of Care 3D printing. The partnership combines Materialise’s software solutions with RICOH 3D’s equipment and distribution infrastructure for Healthcare.
Dec 15, 2023
Online Sports Med Provider Partners With Virtual Ortho Platform
SportsMD.com, an online sports medicine resource, has partnered with ViewFi, a virtual orthopedic and rehabilitation platform.
Dec 5, 2023
HOPCo Expands in Connecticut
HOPCo just closed its second significant transaction of 2023— a partnership with OrthoConnecticut.
Dec 5, 2023
Medicare Adds 4 Key Ortho Interventions to ASC Covered List
CMS will pay for total shoulder arthroplasty, total ankle replacement, in both ASCs and inpatient settings.
Nov 29, 2023
FDA Clears Novel Cervical Intervertebral PEKK Implant
FDA 510(k) cleared a novel cervical intervertebral body fusion system based on a new material, OXPEKK.
Nov 29, 2023
RSB Spine Sues Orthofix and SeaSpine for Patent Infringement
RSB Spine, LLC has filed another lawsuit alleging patent infringement against Orthofix Medical, Inc., et al.
Nov 22, 2023
How Effective Are TKA or THA Digital Therapy Programs?
A new study: digital therapy services reduced the rate of surgical intervention for knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA).
Nov 22, 2023
A Malpractice Lawsuit: What Are the Odds?
If your specialty is orthopedics, you’re more likely to find yourself in a malpractice lawsuit than other specialties.
Nov 16, 2023
IncludeHealth Partners With Healthcare Marketing Platform
IncludeHealth partners with SocialClimb to improve the patient experience/expand access to its digital tools.
Nov 10, 2023
NY Ortho Surgeon Fined $100K for Posting Fake Reviews
Surgeon Mark J. Mohrmann, M.D. to pay $100,000 in penalties for fake reviews of his orthopedic practice.
Nov 10, 2023
Five Physicians Join Campbell Clinic
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, has welcomed five new physicians to its growing team of providers.
Oct 26, 2023
LA County Ortho Surgeon Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Los Angeles County and Louis Kwong, M.D. facing a number of employment violation related to alleged behavior.
Oct 26, 2023
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists Sued Over Data Breach
Bienville Orthopaedic facing potential class action lawsuit after computer systems cyberattack early 2023.
Oct 26, 2023
FDA Clears Novel Augmented Reality Spine System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to an augmented reality spine system for spinal procedures—OnPoint Surgical, Inc. is an augmented reality-focused medical device company based in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Oct 16, 2023
LifeNet Health Sues Zimmer Biomet & Embody for Patent Infringement
LifeNet Health has filed a lawsuit against Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. and Embody, Inc. alleging patent infringement and tortious interference over the novel TAPESTRY Biointegrative Implant which Zimmer acquired for $155 million at closing and another $120 million in milestone payments.
Oct 13, 2023
200,000 Large Joint Implants Recalled
At least 200,000 devices recalled involving defective packaging for knee, ankle, and hip replacements.
Oct 13, 2023
Venerable LimaCorporate Purchased by Enovis
Milan, Italy-based LimaCorporate is being acquired by Maryland-based Enovis Corporation for €800 million.
Oct 9, 2023
Wanna Play? Learn Surgery on a Video Game
Level Ex, a medical video game studio based in Chicago, Illinois, is expanding the world of video games to include surgery and, the game they have launched (which you can try out) is sophisticated enough to be an education and training tool for physicians.
Oct 2, 2023
Is There an Issue With Patient Notification?
Allegations involving a regenerative therapy study at a New York-based hospital and FDA warning.
Oct 2, 2023
FDA Clears SI BONE’s Latest SI Fusion Innovation
The FDA has cleared six additional SI-BONE posterior spinal fixation rods for use as pelvic implant devices.
Sep 26, 2023
510(k) Clearance for Pediatric Tibial Intramedullary Fixation Rod
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a pediatric tibial intramedullary fixation rod.
Sep 25, 2023
AAOS and AMA Oppose Proposed CMS Physician Pay Cuts
AMA and AAOS actively oppose CMS’s proposed changes in the physician payment formula.
Sep 21, 2023
FDA’s Draft Guidance for Patient-Matched Ortho Implant Guides
Earlier this summer FDA issued draft guidance regarding patient-matched guides to orthopedic implants.
Sep 14, 2023
MSK Provider, HOPCo, Enters Florida via Provider Network Solutions
HOPCo and Provider Network Solutions (PNS) partner to establish a joint venture, HOPCo Network Solutions.
Sep 1, 2023
Orthopedic Surgeon Average Starting Salary Up 12%
2023 Review shows year-over-year increase in average starting salary offers made to specialists.
Aug 25, 2023
Xtant Buys Surgalign’s Spine and Biologics Business for $5M
Xtant acquires Surgalign’s biologics and spinal fixation business for $5 million plus assumed liabilities.
Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Quin Throckmorton and Dr. Tyler Brolin Win Neer Award
Campbell Clinic’s Quin Throckmorton, M.D. and Tyler Brolin, M.D. have been awarded the Charles S. Neer Award.
Aug 23, 2023
Appeals Court Grants Spine Surgeon New Trial
Ohio First District Court of Appeals reversed a judgment against fugitive Abubakar Atiq Durrani, M.D. and CAST.
Aug 14, 2023
Ortho Surgeon Sentenced to 2+ Years for Spinal Cap Scheme
David Hobart Payne, M.D. sentenced to 33 months in federal prison, pay a $20,000 fine plus forfeit $316,597.
Jul 26, 2023
CIGNA Covers Barricaid – to Prevent Re-Herniation
Cigna Healthcare issued a positive coverage policy for the Barricaid® Bone-Anchored Annular Closure device.
Jul 12, 2023
Augmedics Raises $82.5M
Augmedics, has closed a successful Series D funding round, raising $82.5 million.
Jul 12, 2023
Former Medical Device Sales Rep Faces Fraud Charges
A former DePuy Synthes sales rep is facing fraud charges for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Jul 7, 2023
4-Way Partnership May Revolutionize AM Time-Lines
The four companies include EOS, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC), Precision ADM, and Tecomet form a partnership that will allow them to give customers a full range of services including “front-end engineering and design services, 510k approval pathways, device and machine validation, pre-clinical testing, and commercialization.”
Jul 6, 2023
SC Health System Pays $36.5M to Settle Kickback Allegations
“St. Francis” healthcare system agreed to pay $36.5 million to resolve kickback.
Jul 5, 2023
New 3D Optical Spine Surgery Nav Cleared by FDA
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a 3D optical navigation system for spine surgery.
Jul 5, 2023
Spine Surgery 3D Imaging System Distribution Agreement Announced
GE HealthCare and DePuy Synthes entered into a distribution agreement for GE’s 3D imaging system.
Jul 3, 2023
Surgalign Declares Bankruptcy
In mid-June, Surgalign Holdings, Inc. initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Jul 3, 2023
Theradaptive Raises $26M for Targeted Regenerative Therapeutics
Theradaptive, Inc. has closed a successful $26 million Series A funding round.
Jul 3, 2023
Instrument Sterilization Class Action Settles for $6.5M
Denver District Court grants preliminary approval of $6.5 million to resolve instrument sterilization allegations.
Jul 3, 2023
Erlanger Tries to Quash Whistleblower Lawsuit
Erlanger filed a motion to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought by two Chattanooga surgeons and CIO.
Jun 23, 2023
FDA Expands Indications for Novel Soft Tissue Repair
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to three Artelon surgical mesh products, expanding the indications for use.
Jun 23, 2023
Invibio and Paragon Medical Team Up to Produce PEEK Trauma Devices
Invibio announced a collaboration with Paragon Medical to produce its PEEK-OPTIMA™ Ultra-Reinforced devices.
Jun 21, 2023
Allograft Litigation Moved Up to Federal Court
Several lawsuits in the FiberCel allograft litigation have been removed to federal court, including a recent case.
Jun 21, 2023
Digital Health Platform Partners With Ortho Virtual Care Platform
Digital health company Transcarent announced a partnership with ViewFi, an orthopedic virtual care platform.
Jun 16, 2023
DePuy Whistleblower Dismissal Upheld
Decade old whistleblower action against DePuy Pinnacle device dismissal upheld.
Jun 16, 2023
Brian Cormican Named UMP Texas Market CEO
Brian Cormican has been named the CEO of the Texas market for United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP).
May 23, 2023
Ortho Surgeons Highest Risk of Lawsuits
Have you been sued? If you are an orthopedic physician, an OB-GYN or general surgeon, your odds are high. In fact, the American Medical Association (AMA) has found that it may be just a matter of time.
May 19, 2023
LifeNet Health Takes Over Bioventus Wound Care Business
LifeNet Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the wound care division of Bioventus Inc. LifeNet had been BioVentus’s supplier of these wound care tissue forms and with this transaction, LifeNet will now also be the marketer and direct supplier to hospitals and clinics.
May 18, 2023
Ultra-Realistic Implant Simulation Testing Launches
Lifespans, Ltd., a software company, has launched a self-service, particle-based SaaS simulation platform.
May 18, 2023
FDA Clears Novel Hydroxyapatite Surfaced Spinal Implant
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to an intervertebral body fusion device surface treated with hydroxyapatite.
May 5, 2023
Miach Teams up With Veteran’s Health Medical
Miach Orthopaedics entered distribution agreement with Veteran’s Health Medical Supply for its BEAR® Implant.
Apr 19, 2023
Marc Began Is AxoGen’s New EVP and General Counsel
Marc Began has been appointed executive vice president for Alachua, Florida based AxoGen, Inc.
Apr 17, 2023
Cheers to 20 Years of BIOLOX®delta!
CeramTec’s pink BIOLOX®delta large joint ceramic material celebrates 20 years for articulating joint prosthesis.
Apr 17, 2023
The First Spinal Fusion Lifetime Guarantee Is Here
Geisinger Health Plan and Medacta Group SA offer the first lumbar spinal fusion lifetime guarantee.
Apr 17, 2023
Orthopedic Surgeon Sues NY Health System for $24.7M
Orthopedic surgeon Paul Mason, M.D. and Buffalo Bone and Joint, PLLC have filed a $24.7 million lawsuit.
Apr 13, 2023
Ortho Surgeon Whistleblowers Sue Erlanger Health System
Two Chattanooga orthopedic surgeons and a former chief information officer have filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
Apr 13, 2023
Treace Medical Concepts and Fusion Orthopedics Reach Settlement
Treace Medical and Fusion Orthopedics have come to an agreement to resolve their legal dispute.
Apr 10, 2023
Partnership Expands Sales Network of Tendinopathy Treatment Device
TendoNova expanding the availability of its top product via a partnership with AcCELLerated Biologics, LLC.
Apr 10, 2023
E&B Partner to 3D Print Bone Regen Scaffolds
BellaSeno and Evonikare joining forces to commercialize 3D-printed scaffolds for bone regeneration.
Apr 6, 2023
510(k) Clearance for Femur Fracture Fixation Nailing System
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a trochanteric nailing system from X-Bolt Orthopedics.
Mar 29, 2023
Personalized Shoulder Implant Added to Exactech Portfolio
Materialise and Exactech collaborating to bring personalized implants to patients with severe shoulder defects.
Mar 29, 2023
Truly Novel Pedicle Screw Fixation Device Cleared by FDA
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to an implantable screw sleeve bone fixation device for use in spine surgery. According to the FDA’s 510(k) summary document, the system is intended to “augment pedicle screw fixation when a screw has lost purchase due to screw loosening, back-out, or breakage.”
Mar 29, 2023
Ortho Surgeon Convicted in ‘Spinal Cap’ Scheme
The convictions keep coming: another conviction has been handed down in California’s infamous “Spinal Cap” kickback scheme. A federal jury has found orthopedic surgeon David Hobart Payne, M.D. guilty for accepting over $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Mar 23, 2023
OrthoVentions and HSS Partner To Develop Medical Technology
OrthoVentions and HSS entered a partnership for development of technologies by HSS musculoskeletal surgeons.
Mar 23, 2023
Ortho Surgeon and Clinic Must Pay $43.5M to Former Eagles Captain
Former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos was successful in his medical malpractice lawsuit for treatment of his knee injury. A Philadelphia jury has found that the defendants must pay $43.5 million.
Mar 23, 2023
Forlenza and Fischetti Join Acuitive Technologies BOD
Acuitive Technologies welcomed Vince Forlenza and Gary Fischetti to its Board of Directors.
Mar 23, 2023
Amazon to Provide Healthcare to 300 Million Customers?
Seattle, Washington-based Amazon has bet $3.9 billion on San Francisco, California-based 1Life Healthcare, Inc. (One Medical)—one of the leading suppliers of health care services in the United States. Amazon has 300 million customers to whom it sells every conceivable consumer product. Now it wants to add a massive new service to its business model—healthcare.
Mar 20, 2023
Is Bioventus Backing Out of CartiHeal Deal?
In a surprising and, no doubt, painful twist to the CartiHeal story, the intended purchaser of this novel, FDA approved (PMA) cartilage repair technology may well be backing out of it’s $350 million purchase agreement.
Mar 17, 2023
Orthopedists’ Happiness Declined After Pandemic
If you’re happy and you know it then you’re probably not an orthopedic surgeon.
Mar 15, 2023
510(k) Clearance for Web-Based Orthopedic Planning Solution
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a web-based medical image management and processing system.
Mar 13, 2023
Spine Surgeon Dr. Todd Peters Joins DISC Surgery Center
Todd Peters, M.D. has joined DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach as a physician partner.
Mar 13, 2023
Dr. Douglas Padgett Named HSS Surgeon-in-Chief & Medical Director
Douglas E. Padgett, M.D. named next surgeon-in-chief and medical director of Hospital for Special Surgery.
Mar 13, 2023
Conformis and Bodycad Settle Patent Dispute
Conformis, Inc., Bodycad Laboratories, Inc., and Bodycad USA Corp. have resolved their patent litigation.
Mar 13, 2023
510(k) Clearance for Expandable Anterior Lumbar Interbody System
An expandable anterior lumbar interbody system has receivedFDA 510(k) clearance.
Mar 13, 2023
Ray Shealy and Grant Koster Join IncludeHealth
Ray Shealy and Grant Koster, PT, ATC, FACHE joined IncludeHealth, Inc. in new executive positions.
Mar 2, 2023
FDA Clears Truly Novel 3D Printed PEEK Spinal Implant
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a truly novel 3D printed PEEK implant.
Mar 2, 2023
510(k) Clearance for Shoulder System With Ellipsoid Anatomic Head
FDA 510(k) cleared a convertible stemmed total shoulder arthroplasty system with an ellipsoid anatomic head.
Mar 2, 2023
CMS Updates Stark Law Self-Referral Rules – Your Thoughts?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated the Stark Law self-referral rules. Read on…
Mar 1, 2023
Key Provision of ‘No Surprises Act’ Put on Hold
Texas Medical Association et al. lawsuit puts the Final Rule issued under the No Surprises Act on hold.
Mar 1, 2023
UMP Texas-Based Partnership Creates 372 Ortho Provider Network
UMP has grown to 372 total providers with a recent partnership with two Texas-based orthopedic practices.
Feb 27, 2023
Ron Lloyd Appointed Spinal Elements® President and CEO
Ron Lloyd new president and CEO of Spinal Elements, Inc., a Carlsbad, California spine technology company.
Feb 27, 2023
$2.2 Billion in False Claims in 2022!
False Claims Act settlements for 2022 reached $2.2 billion! And $488 million went to the whistleblowers who alerted the Department of Justice to those false claims.
Feb 27, 2023
More Qs Than As: Globus Medical and NuVasive Announce Merger
Big news in the spine industry. Globus Medical, Inc. and NuVasive, Inc. have announced plans to combine in a stock only transaction. The merger will create the second largest spine company in the world with more than 5,000 employees and a presence in over 50 countries.
Feb 25, 2023
Jens Schroeder Kemp Joins AxoGen as Chief Marketing Officer
Jens Schroeder Kemp is the new chief marketing officer for AxoGen, Inc.
Feb 24, 2023
IncludeHealth Closes $11M Financing Round
IncludeHealth, Inc., a provider of musculoskeletal technology solutions, secured a $11 million financing.
Feb 24, 2023
IN Ortho Surgery Center Pays $700K to Settle Fraud Claims
Indiana Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Unit awards $700,000 settlement against Southeastern Medical Center.
Feb 24, 2023
119 Medical Societies Encourage Prior Authorization Reforms
The leading medical societies, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and 118 others, have come together to support prior authorization reforms proposed for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Bryan Kelly to Lead HSS as President and CEO
New York, New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), a leading medical center for musculoskeletal health, has announced that Bryan Kelly, M.D., MBA will be succeeding Louis Shapiro as president and chief executive officer.
Feb 22, 2023
Meet Chelsea – a Children’s Doll With Scoliosis
Mattel, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of toys has, with advice from Luke Macyszyn, M.D., MA, FAANS, FACS, introduced its first-ever doll with scoliosis. The Chelsea™ doll is part of the company’s product line for Barbie’s little sister.
Feb 17, 2023
Tyber Medical Acquires French Orthopedic Medical Device Company
Tyber Medical has acquired 100 percent of the capital of France-based ADSM-Synchro Medical.
Feb 17, 2023
Texas Docs Sue Over No-Surprises-Act 600% Fee Increase
Fourth No Surprises Act lawsuit filed challenging a 600% increase in administrative fees for dispute resolution.
Feb 17, 2023
Lawsuit Alleges Monopolistic Behavior by Michigan Ortho Clinic
Michigan surgeons sue Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan over noncompetition clauses violate antitrust laws.
Feb 17, 2023
Swiss MedTech Firm Buys U.S.-Based Axial Medical
Acrotec Group, based in Develier, Switzerland, expanded to the U.S. with its acquisition of Axial Medical.
Feb 10, 2023
Ortho Surgeon Convicted in $31 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Lawrence Alexander, M.D., and Dean Zusmer, D.C., Florida-based physicians convicted in Medicare fraud scheme.
Feb 10, 2023
NY Ortho Surgeon Found Guilty in $31M Trip-and-Fall Scheme
Trip-and-fall scheme jury finds New York-based orthopedic surgeon Andrew Dowd, M.D., and New York-based lawyer George Constantine guilty for their roles in a $31 million “conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud, each of which carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison.”
Feb 9, 2023
Sports Med Company, Breg Expands to China
Breg, Inc., is expanding its offerings to China through a partnership with Coreal International.
Feb 9, 2023
Miach Orthopaedics Raises $40M
Miach Orthopaedics closed a $40 million financing round to expand the commercialization of its BEAR® Implant.
Feb 9, 2023
James Abraham and Damien Sibilla Join Tyber Medical
James Abraham and Damien Sibilla have joined the executive leadership team of Tyber Medical LLC.
Feb 9, 2023
Four New Rehab Hospitals Coming to AZ, TX, and FL
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals is expanding with new inpatient rehabs in Arizona, Texas, and Florida.
Feb 9, 2023
FDA Clears Lumbar Intervertebral Body Fusion System
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a VySpine lumbar intervertebral body fusion system.
Feb 7, 2023
Digital MSK Provider Kaia Health Partners With Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha has partnered with Kaia Health to provide digital therapy to its policyholders.
Feb 7, 2023
Surgical Volumes Correlate to Cost and Patient Outcomes
American author Ray Bradbury is credited with saying, “Quantity produces quality.” Recent research by the Clarify Health Institute suggests that the quote may also be true for orthopedic surgery. The new study—titled “Pump up the Volume: High-Volume Orthopedic Surgeons Generate Better Outcomes at Lower Costs”—indicates that surgical volume matters when it comes to quality and outcomes.
Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Katrin Sternberg Joins CeramTec as President Medical
Katrin Sternberg, Ph.D. has joined CeramTec as president medical and a member of CeramTec’s Management Board.
Feb 6, 2023
DePuy Synthes Will Pay $9.75M to Settle Kickback Allegations
DePuy Synthes, Inc. has agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle kickback allegations.
Feb 6, 2023
Ulna Intramedullary Nail System Gets 510(k) Clearance
FDA has been granted 510(k) clearance for an ulna intramedullary nail system.
Feb 2, 2023
Trias MD Significantly Expands Exec Team
Trias MD has named new executives in a series of hirings and promotions.
Feb 2, 2023
NEW CPT Add-On Code for Two-Level Lumbar TDR
The hard work of the team at Centinel Spine has paid off in a most tangible way for spine surgeons and their patients across the U.S. The AMA has now created a NEW Category I CPT add-on code to cover 2-level lumbar total disc replacement.
Feb 1, 2023
FDA Clears TKA System With Novel UHMWPE Crosslinked Surface
FDA 510(k) cleared a knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis.
Feb 1, 2023
Companion Spine Expands Portfolio With Backbone Acquisition
Companion Spine, a French-American company, has acquired Backbone SAS, a company based in Bordeaux, France.
Jan 26, 2023
Healthcare Services Platform Partners With Virtual Ortho Practice
MDsave, Inc. has entered into an exclusive partnership with ViewFi Health, a virtual orthopedic and rehabilitation practice based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jan 25, 2023
Mitias Orthopaedics Owes $1.87M to Settle False Claims Allegations
False Claims Act allegations against Mitias Orthopaedics, PLLC, et al. resolved for $1,870,714.83.
Jan 25, 2023
FDA Clears Device for ACL Reconstruction in Children
The FDA provided 510(k) clearance to a device for reconstructing torn knee ligaments in children/adolescents.
Jan 25, 2023
Scott Mains Named VP of Sales of NextStep Arthropedix
Orthopedic sales management professional Scott Mains named vice president of sales of NextStep Arthropedix.
Jan 19, 2023
Andreas Weller Appointed Tecomet President & CEO
Global executive Andreas Weller appointed president and CEO of medical device manufacturer Tecomet.
Jan 19, 2023
Zimmer Biomet Buys Sports Med Innovator Embody
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire sports medicine innovator, Embody, Inc.
Jan 17, 2023
WishBone Medical to Distribute Clubfoot Solution’s Iowa Brace
WishBone Medical, Inc. entered a distribution agreement with Clubfoot Solutions, Inc. for the Iowa Brace.
Jan 17, 2023
Orthofix and SeaSpine Complete Merger
Orthofix Medical Inc. and SeaSpine Holdings Corporation have completed their merger of equals.
Jan 17, 2023
Aesculap Adding ‘Smart’ Tracking Logistics With QMed Deal
Aesculap Inc. has entered into a partnership with QMed Innovations, Inc.
Jan 17, 2023
2023 Brings Another Medicare Pay Cut?!
During the final days of December 2022, the United States Congress passed its year-end omnibus legislation, which included, yet again, a Medicare physician pay cut. After two decades of flat to down payment rates, the 2.5% for 2023 means that Medicare physician payments have dropped by 22% from 2001 to 2021.
Jan 10, 2023
U.S. Government Soundly Defeated in Alleged Kickback Scheme
The United States government was soundly defeated and forced to ask a Federal Judge to dismiss all charges against an innovative young California company and the clinics it serves. All charges dismissed in a case involving physicians and other employees from Physical Medical Associates, Ltd., National Spine and Pain Center, LLC, and Proove Biosciences, Inc.
Jan 9, 2023
Osteal Therapeutics Expands Leadership Team
Dallas, Texas based Osteal Therapeutics, Inc. adds four executives to its leadership team.
Jan 9, 2023
Integrum Contracts With Leading Hospital for OPRA Implant System
Integrum has announced a major new contract with top ranked hospital NYU Langone Health.
Jan 6, 2023
HOPCo Adds Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center
HOPCo adds Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center to its MSK practice management platform.
Jan 4, 2023
Dr. Luke Macyszyn Joins DISC Sports & Spine Center
DISC Sports & Spine Center adds Dr. Luke Macyszyn as a partner in anticipation of new ASC in Los Angeles.
Jan 4, 2023
eCential Robotics and Spineart Announce Partnership
eCential Robotics entered a long-term agreement with Spineart for spine surgery technologies and products.
Dec 28, 2022
Spine Patent Infringement Costs DePuy Synthes $12M
A jury has found in favor of RSB Spine, LLC in a patent infringement claim against DePuy Synthes…$12 million.
Dec 27, 2022
A PINK Hip Implant Cannot be Trademarked
Pink for identified goods in CeramTec’s trademark registrations is “functional and therefore unregistrable.”
Dec 27, 2022
Chris Fusco Named CEO of Spire Orthopedic Partners
Chris Fusco named company chief executive officer for Spire Orthopedic Partners, effective January 1, 2023.
Dec 23, 2022
ASCA Plans to Reintroduce Medicare Outpatient Surgery Legislation
ASCA includes the reintroduction to Congress of the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2021.
Dec 23, 2022
Two Patents for Truly Novel Spinal Interbody Fusion Devices
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted two U.S. patents for truly novel spinal interbody fusion devices.
Dec 20, 2022
Partnership Delivers Virtual Physical Therapy to Patients’ Homes
IncludeHealth partners with Yale New Haven Health System to bring virtual physical therapy to patients’ homes.
Dec 19, 2022
Novel ‘Biologizing’ Bone Graft Technology Licensed
Novaxomx GmbH, a subsidiary of curasan AG, has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Lysatpharma.
Dec 16, 2022
Hand-held Spine Surgery Navigation Device Gets 510(k) Clearance
Circinus Medical Technology’s Bolt™ Navigation System granted 510(k) clearance.
Dec 16, 2022
Wisconsin Hospital Sues Two Former Ortho Surgeons
Dean Medical Group, based in Madison, Wisconsin, is suing two former orthopedic surgeons.
Dec 16, 2022
Fleeing Spine Surgeon Can’t Outrun the Law
A former patient of Abubakar Atiq Durrani, M.D. can proceed with their lawsuits against the spine surgeon.
Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Mark Figgie Interim WishBone CEO Amid New Funding
Mark Figgie, M.D. has been named WishBone Medical, Inc.’s interim chief executive.
Dec 16, 2022
Former NY Ortho Surgeon Spyros Panos Gets 111 Months in Prison
Former orthopedic surgeon Spyros Panos sentenced to 111 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release.
Dec 15, 2022
Wireless Surgical Camera Collab Between Lazurite and HSS
HSS/Lazurite established a collaborative relationship on Lazurite’s ArthroFree™ Wireless Surgical Camera System.
Dec 14, 2022
Integra LifeSciences to Acquire Surgical Innovation Associates
Integra LifeSciences to acquire Surgical Innovation, doubling down on cosmetic reconstruction.
Dec 14, 2022
Judge Okays Punitive Damages in Ortho Surgeon Lawsuit
A Florida judge ruled that plaintiffs can seek punitive damages against St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Inc.
Dec 9, 2022
FDA Clears ACL Reconstruction Soft-tissue Fixation System
A fixation system for soft tissue grafts during ACL reconstruction has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance.
Dec 9, 2022
John Bostjancic Named CFO of SeaSpine/Orthofix New Company
John Bostjancic named the CFO of the upcoming, combined companies of Orthofix and SeaSpine.
Dec 1, 2022
FDA Clears New SI Joint Fusion System
The FDA granted clearance for a new sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion system from OsteoCentric Technologies.
Dec 1, 2022
FDA Clears Mechanical Integration Pedicle Screw System
A new pedicle screw system from OsteoCentric Technologies received FDA 510(k) clearance.
Dec 1, 2022
Daniel Alexander, M.D. Appointed ACH Chief Administrative Officer
Dr. Daniel Alexander appointed chief administrative officer for orthopedics for Auburn Community Hospital.
Dec 1, 2022
OEM Instrument Manufacturer Partners With Additive Manufacturer
Tecomet and Precision ADM form a strategic partnership to expand additive/subtractive manufacturing capabilities.
Nov 28, 2022
AAOS Warns Congress: Do NOT Cut Surgeon Pay
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has issued a letter urging Congress to act before the end of the year to pass two bills to prevent a cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and to improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes.
Nov 28, 2022
Knee and Shoulder Implant Patent Dispute Settled
Conformis and Medacta have entered a settlement/license agreement to resolve all company patent disputes.
Nov 28, 2022
Novel Pediatric Brace Wins FDA Grant Contest
A mechanical elbow brace for pediatric patients is the winner of $30,000 in grant.
Nov 17, 2022
Dr. Lad and Dr. Schaufele Join Resurgens Orthopaedics
Drs. Nimit K. Lad and Michael K. Schaufele have joined Resurgens Orthopaedics.
Nov 17, 2022
10 Orthopedic Surgeons Join Crystal Clinic
Akron, Ohio’s Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center adds 10 orthopedic surgeons to it’s medical staff.
Nov 17, 2022
TissueTech Is Officially BioTissue
BioTissue Holdings Inc. has completed its name change from TissueTech, Inc.
Nov 15, 2022
Robotic Navigation Spine Surgery Software Gets 510(k) Clearance
FDA granted 510(k) clearance for a robotic navigation system for spinal surgery software update.
Nov 15, 2022
FDA Clears Curved Pelvis Fracture Fixation Nail
FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a smaller-diameter, intramedullary implant for pelvic fracture fixation.
Nov 11, 2022
Dr. Tyndall Joins AxoGen BOD as Founding Director Dr. Gold Retires
Adrian Tyndall, M.D. MPH, FACEP joins Axogen Board of Directors and Mark Gold, M.D., retires.
Nov 11, 2022
Dr. Burch and Dr. Haley Join Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Benjamin Burch, M.D. and Hunter Haley, M.D. joined Mississippi’s Oxford Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
Nov 4, 2022
Patrick Sweeney, M.D. Sues DePuy Synthes for Patent Infringement
DePuy Synthes sued for patent infringement related to a surgical screw developed for fractured bones.
Oct 31, 2022
CMS Creating Rule for Expedited Medicare Coverage
CMS is creating a rule for expedited Medicare coverage for new and emerging technologies.
Oct 28, 2022
Axis Spine Raises $12.5M in Series A Financing Round
Axis Spine, a spinal implant manufacturer, has closed a successful $12.5 million Series A financing round.
Oct 28, 2022
Arjun Ishwar Joins Miach Orthopaedics as VP Sales & Marketing
Arjun Ishwar joins Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. as vice president of sales and marketing.
Oct 25, 2022
New Mesenchymal ‘Stem Cell’ Company Launched
Andrews Medicine Clinic and Celltex Therapeutics have formed a new company named Andrews Celltex Biologics.
Oct 21, 2022
LRE System and Ortho Consulting Group Partnering
LRE System’s restorative elbow joint system brought to global market via a strategic partnership with OCG.
Oct 21, 2022
Exactech Ortho Implant Lawsuits Granted Multidistrict Litigation
Plaintiffs’ motion granted to centralize litigation involving injuries associated with Exactech implants.
Oct 21, 2022
FDA Clears New Extremity Tendon Repair System
New system for the repair of specific lacerated or severed tendons in adults receives 510(k) clearance.
Oct 20, 2022
Patrick Seiler Is Spire Orthopedic’s New CFO
Patrick Seiler, a well experienced and respected CFO, named Spire Orthopedic Partners’ new CFO.
Oct 17, 2022
NY Surgeon Pleads Guilty in Trip-and-Fall Scheme
Sady Ribeiro, M.D., pain management doctor and surgeon, pled guilty for a $31 million trip-and-fall scheme.
Oct 17, 2022
Dr. John E. Herzenberg Joins WishBone Medical BOD
John E. Herzenberg, M.D., FRCSC, FAAOS has been appointed to WishBone Medical, Inc.’s Board of Directors.
Oct 17, 2022
HSS and NY Doc’s Estate Owe $28.5M in Former NFL Player Lawsuit
Former New York Giants running back Michael Cox wins big $28.5 million settlement.
Oct 14, 2022
Dr. Babaria Joins DISC Sports & Spine Center
Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK has joined DISC Sports & Spine Center as its first osteopathic physician.
Oct 14, 2022
Orthofix and SeaSpine Decide to Merge
Orthofix Medical Inc. and SeaSpine Holdings Corporation announced this week that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals. If approved by both sets of shareholders, the Orthofix group would own approximately 57% of the combined company, SeaSpine shareholders would own 43%.
Oct 12, 2022
Medartis and Field Orthopaedics Partner to Expand Offerings
Medartis Inc., and Field Orthopaedics have entered into an exclusive global distribution partnership which significantly expands Medartis’ portfolio of instrumentation for hand repair.
Oct 11, 2022
Surgical Coordination Platform DocSpera Raises $10M
DocSpera, a healthcare technology company, has completed a successful $10 million Series B financing round.
Oct 10, 2022
Successful $11M Series B for Elevation Spine
Elevation Spine has successfully closed an $11 million Series B financing round.
Oct 7, 2022
Stark Law Changes Target Physician Compensation Plans
CMS has made changes in the Stark Law which will affect physician compensation plans.
Oct 7, 2022
FDA 510(k) Clears Personalized Shoulder Replacement
FDA has 510(k) cleared a shoulder replacement to adapt surgeon’s approach to individual patient’s anatomy.
Oct 4, 2022
Jason Harms, M.D. and John Pinski, M.D. Join Resurgens Orthopaedics
Drs. Jason H. Harms and John Pinski join the surgical team at Atlanta, Georgia’s Resurgens Orthopaedics.
Sep 30, 2022
Embody Closes $10.4M Series C Funding Round
Embody, Inc., has announced that it has successfully closed a $10.4 million Series C funding round.
Sep 28, 2022
FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Bone Fragility Software
CurveBeam AI, Ltd.’s medical diagnostic software, OssView™, was granted Breakthrough Device Designation by FDA.
Sep 28, 2022
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Daniel O’Connor Joins ValleyOrtho
Daniel O’Connor, M.D., a joint replacement and adult reconstruction specialist, joins Colorado’s ValleyOrtho.
Sep 28, 2022
Spinal Elements: The Biggest Spine Company You Didn’t Know
Spinal Elements has been a steady, indeed, relentless spine surgery innovator since its inception in 2003. With very little fanfare, Spinal Elements has quietly grown into one of the largest and most routinely innovative spinal implant company in the United States.
Sep 23, 2022
Miach Orthopaedics Names Patrick McBrayer President & CEO
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc., has appointed Patrick McBrayer as president and chief executive officer.
Sep 20, 2022
Seven Years in Prison for California Ortho Surgeon
Orthopedic surgeon Gary R. Wisner, M.D. sentenced to seven years in prison for healthcare insurance fraud.
Sep 16, 2022
Introducing CurveBeam AI Limited
CurveBeam, LLC and StraxCorp Pty Ltd entered into a definitive merger agreement to form CurveBeam AI Limited.
Sep 16, 2022
The Debate Over Sales Rep Scrubs
Over 200,000 impressions, over 300 comments, and 34 shares on LinkedIn. Of what you may be asking? Of a toilet…and RepScrubs® balanced precariously on the edge of the toilet seat. What are your experiences with sales rep scrubs?
Sep 16, 2022
FDA Clears eCential Robotics SURGIVISIO for Commercialization
eCential Robotics, specializing in surgical robotics, granted FDA 510(k) clearance for its SURGIVISIO Device.
Sep 14, 2022
SCOTUS Ruling May Give Physicians Relief From Drug Convictions
The legal landscape may have shifted this summer with a ruling by the Supreme Court of United States.
Sep 14, 2022
FDA Clears Novel Surgical Clips for Dural Closure
FDA has cleared for commercial sale in the United States a novel form of surgical clips for dural closure.
Sep 14, 2022
FDA Clears Hydroxyapatite Porous PEEK Cervical Implant
Innovasis receives FDA 510(k) clearance for a HA porous PEEK interbody cervical implant for spine fusion.
Sep 14, 2022
Moximed Raises $40M for Knee OA Device
Moximed, Inc., has successfully raised $40 million in Series C equity and debt financing.
Sep 2, 2022
510(k) for Zavation Cervical Spine Plate and Spacer Systems
Zavation Medical Products received FDA 510(k) clearance for its VariSync™ Plate System and VariSync Spacer System.
Sep 2, 2022
The Price of a Data Breach
Florida Orthopaedic Institute, the largest orthopedic group in the state, has agreed to pay patients $4 million for a 2020 data breach. After a third-party forensic investigation, Florida Orthopaedic Institute learned that protected health information may have been exposed or stolen during the attack.
Sep 1, 2022
510(k) Clearance for VyPlate Anterior Cervical Plate System
VySpine™, LLC, receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its VyPlate Anterior Cervical Plate System.
Sep 1, 2022
510(k) Clearance for SkyWalker Total Knee System
MicroPort NaviBot International LLC, received FDA 510(k) clearance for the SkyWalker™ Total Knee System.
Sep 1, 2022
Maryland Hospital ALSO Liable With Independent Contractor Doc
The Court of Appeals of Maryland has reinstated a $6.1 million jury trial verdict in a medical malpractice suit.
Aug 24, 2022
HSS Names Sheeraz Qureshi, M.D., MBA Co-Chief of Spine Service
Hospital for Special Surgery names Sheeraz Qureshi, M.D., M.B.A. co-chief of spine service.
Aug 24, 2022
Changing the Orthopedic Implant Business Model
Can an orthopedic manufacturing business model which emphasizes cost effectiveness, efficiency and equity with no quality short cuts succeed? OIC is proving that it certainly can.
Aug 23, 2022
Nevro and Boston Scientific Settle Patent Litigation
After years of intellectual property litigation, Nevro Corp. and Boston Scientific have reached a settlement.
Aug 23, 2022
The Prosidyan Sale: A Recipe for Success
DePuy Synthes cut their distribution deal with Prosidyan in 2018, and then Charanpreet Bagga went to work. Find out how he unlocked the code to integrating with Big JNJ successfully.
Aug 22, 2022
Nebraska Orthopedic Surgeon Pleads Guilty in Oxy Case
Keith Hughes, M.D., has been sentenced for writing fraudulent painkillers prescriptions to a patient.
Aug 22, 2022
Lawsuits Pile Up Against Former Florida Orthopedic Surgeon
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed in Florida against a former orthopedic surgeon, R. David Heekin, M.D.
Aug 22, 2022
Avail Medsystems Adds 50th MedTech Org to Its Network
Avail Medsystems reached a company milestone—adding the 50th organization to its “telepresence network.”
Aug 22, 2022
Orthofix Adds rhBMP-2 to Its (Future) Product Line
Here comes a new rhBMP-2 and it’s Orthofix that is leading the commercialization effort in the United States. Already used in 50,000 patients, this is a significant development.
Aug 18, 2022
Merger Creates New, 320 Ortho Provider Network
United Musculoskeletal Partners merged with Novum Orthopedic Partners, an orthopedic practice management company.
Aug 17, 2022
Appeals Court Reverses Verdict in Spinal Implant Kickback Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reversed and remanded for a new trial a spinal implant kickback case against Missouri-based neurosurgeon Sonjay Fonn, DO, distributor Deborah Seeger, and other defendants.
Aug 16, 2022
Bret Schwartzhoff Named Maruho Medical SVP Sales & Marketing
Bret Schwartzhoff is Maruho Medical, Inc.’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Aug 16, 2022
Conventus Flower Orthopedics Names Brad Niemann CEO
Brad Niemann named new chief executive officer of Conventus Flower Orthopedics.
Aug 3, 2022
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Expands to East Tennessee
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics expands it care network with Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute.
Aug 2, 2022
Orthofix Medical and LimaCorporate Announce Partnership
Orthofix and LimaCorporate have a partnership to provide a solution to chronic high hip dislocation patients.
Aug 1, 2022
FDA Clears Drillable, Injectable Bone Void Fill
Bone Solutions has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Mg OSTEOINJECT, injectable bone void filler.
Aug 1, 2022
Accelus Closes $12M Series D Equity Financing Round
Accelus announced the close of a $12 million Series D financing round led by Concord Innovation Fund II, LP.
Aug 1, 2022
Orthopedic Companies Have Two Massive Logistics Problems
“The problem that orthopedics has is tons and tons of orders. The same rep has 20 surgeries a month, the distributor has 400, the manufacturer has 3,000…and all at different stages in this process. In the orthopedic industry, when you ship finished goods out of SAP or Oracle, it goes out to the field and for the manufacturer it kind of disappears into a big gray smoke cloud. They don’t know where it is.”
Aug 1, 2022
How a (Potential) Recession Could Affect Ortho/Spine
The economic tea leaves seem to be pointing to recession in the near future. Wall Street’s big banks and medical technology analyst corps have weighed in on both the probability of recession and its effect on medical technology manufacturing.
Jul 25, 2022
Anthem Declares Vertebral Body Tethering ‘Medically Necessary’
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has declared vertebral tethering “medically necessary” for certain spondylolisthesis patients. This is an important announcement and, perhaps, the start of more universal coverage.
Jul 21, 2022
Introducing CoNextions New President and CEO
Daniel Gruppo promoted to president and chief executive officer of CoNextions® Inc.
Jul 15, 2022
Fee-for-Use, Scalable AR/VR?!
Enhatch and Holo-Light deliver a fee-for-use artificial reality/virtual reality surgical training to the OR.
Jul 15, 2022
Don’t Get Sued by DOJ Over Anesthesia Arrangements!
Too many clinics and physicians are running afoul of the anti-kickback rules because of their anesthesia arrangements and contracts. Here are some recent cases. Forewarned is forearmed. Essential reading.
Jul 14, 2022
Accountant Sentenced in Spine Surgery Kickback Scheme
The hits keep coming for those involved in California’s notorious “Spinal Cap” kickback scheme.
Jul 14, 2022
Orthopedic Surgeon Found Guilty of Healthcare Insurance Fraud
California orthopedic surgeon Gary R. Wisner, M.D. guilty of ten felony counts of healthcare insurance fraud.
Jul 12, 2022
eCential Robotics and ChoiceSpine Announce Partnership
eCential Robotics and ChoiceSpine LLC, announced a partnership to offer “common optimized solutions.”
Jul 12, 2022
U.S. Average Orthopedic Surgeon Salary $377,472/Year
How does your pay stack up against your peers? And which state pays the most. You WILL be surprised! Here is the most recent pay data for orthopedic surgeons.
Jul 1, 2022
FDA Grants De Novo Classification for BONESUPPORT’s CERAMENT G
The FDA has granted De Novo classification to BONESUPPORT AB’S CERAMENT G.
Jul 1, 2022
CONMED Acquires In2Bones Global, Inc.
CONMED Corporation has announced its acquisition of privately held Memphis, Tennessee-based In2Bones Global Inc. on a cash-free and debt-free basis.
Jul 1, 2022
CAO Founders Launch MedVanta
The private practice physicians who created The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics have launched MedVanta.
Jun 27, 2022
Onkos Acquires System to Treat Pediatric Bone Cancer Patients
Onkos Surgical, Inc. has entered an agreement with Stryker Corporation to purchase its Juvenile Tumor System.
Jun 23, 2022
Accelus Announces Executive Sales Team
Accelus, promotes three of its team members to executive sales positions.
Jun 23, 2022
510(k) Clearance for eZspand™ Lateral Cage
Zavation Medical Products, LLC receives FDA 510(k) clearance for its eZspand™ Lateral Cage.
Jun 23, 2022
OrthoPediatrics Acquires Pega Medical
Warsaw, Indiana-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. has announced an agreement to acquire Pega Medical.
Jun 22, 2022
HOPCo Acquires Future Health Works Patient Engagement Technology
HOPCo acquired musculoskeletal-specific technology platforms developed by London-based Future Health Works.
Jun 20, 2022
Lawsuit Alleges Neurosurgeons Performed Unnecessary Procedures
Class action lawsuit filed against Providence Health & Services Washington, Drs. Jason Dreyer and Daniel Elskens.
Jun 15, 2022
Pierce Nunley, M.D. Joins 3Spine’s Medical Advisory Board
3Spine, Inc., announced the appointment of Pierce Nunley, M.D. to 3Spine’s Medical Advisory Board.
Jun 15, 2022
AMA: Prior Authorizations “Apathetic and Ineffectual”
“Apathetic”. “Ineffectual”. Those were the findings from a recent physician survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) regarding so-called reforms to the system of prior insurance authorizations.
Jun 9, 2022
GE Additive and Orchid Orthopedic Form Key Partnership
GE Additive, has entered into a key strategic partnership with Orchid Orthopedic Solutions.
Jun 9, 2022
Drs. Leia Rispoli and Nick Jain Join DISC Sports & Spine Center
DISC Sports & Spine Center has added two partners to its growing team—Leia Rispoli, M.D. and Nick Jain, M.D.
Jun 9, 2022
FDA 510(k) Clears DePuy’s New INHANCE Shoulder System
FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the DePuy Synthes INHANCE™ Shoulder System for use in replacement procedures.
Jun 8, 2022
Campbell Clinic Adds Three New Locations
Tennessee’s Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics has added three new locations that will open this summer.
Jun 8, 2022
Michael Kelly, M.D. Joins Rady Children’s Hospital
Michael Kelly, M.D. is new Director of Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities at Rady Children’s Hospital.
Jun 1, 2022
Sanctions for Stryker and Seyfarth Shaw LLP Over Discovery
The court is not happy with Stryker Corporation and its law firm, Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
Jun 1, 2022
FDA 510(k) Clearance for Newest FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System
Integrity Implants Inc., d/b/a/ Accelus’ FlareHawk TiHawk™11 Interbody Fusion System 510(k) cleared.
Jun 1, 2022
Och Family Foundation Gifts $50M to NewYork-Presbyterian
Och Family Foundation donated $25 million toward spine care at NewYork-Presbyterian, helping to build Och Spine Hospital into a world-renowned spine program.
May 26, 2022
Ortho Surgeon Asks Court to Triple Damages vs DePuy Synthes
Gary L. Rasmussen, M.D. won a patent infringement lawsuit against DePuy Synthes, now wants 3x the jury award.
May 25, 2022
Premier Orthopaedics Partners With HOPCo
Philadelphia-based Premier Orthopaedics partners with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo).
May 25, 2022
Orthofix Expands Partnership With MTF Biologics
Orthofix announced an extension of MTF Biologics’ marketing rights to Orthofix’s Trinity™ allograft line.
May 18, 2022
Camp Okizu: Volunteer Doctors and Pediatric Cancer Patients
A camp for pediatric cancer patients and their families nearly burned down during Northern California’s wildfires. Dedicated orthopedic physicians and companies like Molecular Matrix came to the rescue, but more help is needed. Here is that story.
May 18, 2022
Patent Fight: Extremity Medical vs Fusion Orthopedics
Extremity Medical, LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Fusion Orthopedics, LLC.
May 16, 2022
DuraStat Announces $5M in Funding
DuraStat LLC has secured over $5M in Series B funding to expand market penetration for its dural repair products.
May 13, 2022
USOP Announces Two New Executives
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) adds two new industry experts to key positions.
May 10, 2022
Two Fake Ortho Companies Involved in $48M Health Care Fraud Scheme
Florida woman pleads guilty to her role in a fraud scheme involving five fraudulent medical supply companies.
May 10, 2022
Indictment Charges NY Ortho Surgeon in Health Care Fraud Scheme
The United States DOJ has indicted Elemer Raffai, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, for health care fraud.
May 6, 2022
$20M Legal Battle Between Arthrex and Insurance Companies
Arthex in $20 million lawsuits against National Union Fire Insurance Co. and Federal Insurance Co.
May 2, 2022
Legendary Bill Hunter Driving Ortho’s Smart Implant Future
One of the most prolific med-device entrepreneurs in history, Bill Hunter, M.D., M.Sc., has turned his voracious intelligence and energy to smart implants and through his company, Canary Medical, Inc., is doing to orthopedics what he did in cardiovascular—namely transform patient care.
Apr 29, 2022
Steven Ingel Is Precision Medical’s New President and CEO
Industry veteran Steven Ingel is the new president and CEO of Precision Medical Products, Inc.
Apr 28, 2022
Stryker’s Next Generation Smart Implants – VeraSense and More
Stryker is betting on implants that sense, compute, and communicate. And they see a future where these “smart” implants integrate into sophisticated data analytics tools for surgeons and, indeed, all ortho caregivers. Here are the details.
Apr 25, 2022
Orthofix Names New President of Global Orthopedics Business
Kimberley Elting named the president of Orthofix Medical’s Global Orthopedics business.
Apr 22, 2022
Ortho ASC Growth Soared 47% During Pandemic
New whitepaper describes ambulatory surgery centers’ role in orthopedic healthcare/procedure volume increase.
Apr 22, 2022
$2.25M Invested in Novel Small Molecule Cartilage Treatment
CarthroniX, Inc., has announced the completion of a $2.25 million convertible note offering.
Apr 22, 2022
Sports Medicine North Partners With Spire Orthopedic Partners
Spire Orthopedic Partners’ partners with Sports Medicine North to provide orthopedic care in the New England.
Apr 19, 2022
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Acquires MD Orthopaedics
OrthoPediatrics Corp. purchased MD Orthopaedics, Inc., a company specializing in clubfoot treatment.
Apr 18, 2022
Adapttech Announces £2.25M in Funding
Biotechnology startup Adapttech Ltd has recently secured £2.25M in funding from a range of investors.
Apr 18, 2022
It’s All in the Family: SIGNUS Names New Board Member
Founders’ daughter, Mareike Siedler, has joined the SIGNUS Board of Directors.
Apr 18, 2022
Isto Biologics Acquires TheraCell
Isto Biologics, a company focused on bone regeneration and cell therapy solutions, has acquired TheraCell, Inc.
Apr 18, 2022
$20M Verdict Against DePuy Synthes for Patent Infringement
A jury has awarded $20 million to Rasmussen Instruments, LLC, in a patent infringement lawsuit against DePuy Synthes.
Apr 11, 2022
Spine BioPharma Raises $13M for Degenerative Disc Disease Therapy
Spine BioPharma, Inc. has completed a $13 million Series B equity financing round.
Apr 8, 2022
Osso VR Closes $66 Million Series C Funding Round
Osso VR has raised $66 million in a successful Series C funding round.
Apr 7, 2022
Biocomposites Signs Major Agreement With Zimmer Biomet
Biocomposites Ltd signed an exclusive agreement with Zimmer Biomet to supply genex Bone Graft Substitute.
Apr 4, 2022
Vineet K. Sarin Appointed President and CEO of Kinamed
Kinamed has announced Vineet K. Sarin, Ph.D. has joined the firm and will serve its new president and chief executive officer.
Apr 4, 2022
Ochsner and Andrews Form Powerful New Ortho Partnership
Andrews Institute and Ochsner Health form The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute.
Mar 30, 2022
$33M Raised for Phase 2 Spinal Arthroplasty Study
3Spine, Inc. has raised $33M in a Series C oversubscribed private offering—for a whopping $50.3M total to date.
Mar 30, 2022
Medical Liability Premiums Increase Dramatically – 3rd Straight Year
According to a recent analysis by the AMA, medical professional liability insurance premiums increasing.
Mar 23, 2022
First and Only Biologic OA Treatment Unblinds Phase 3 Data
In 2015 the director of trauma research at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, Dr. David Bar-Or posed the following provocative, if dense, hypothesis for interrupting, possibly reversing the effects of osteoarthritis (OA) in human knees.
Mar 17, 2022
Viscogliosi Brothers Close $55M Series A Financing Round
Big news for the spine industry as Companion Spine emerges from stealth mode with the announcement of a successful $55 million Series A financing round. The round was led by co-founder Viscogliosi Bros., LLC with a joint investment from a prominent global medical technology company.
Mar 14, 2022
OsteoCentric Technologies Partners With Altus Spine
OsteoCentric Technologies bring subsidiary OsteoCentric Spine, LLC, into the pedicle screw fixation space.
Mar 11, 2022
Osteotec Ltd Names Anthony McClellan Head of Sales
Anthony McClellan named to its leadership team as head of sales at UK-based Osteotec Ltd.
Mar 9, 2022
VySpine and OPM Team Up to Make Spinal Implants
VySpine and Oxford Performance Materials partners to produce OsteoVy PEKK polymer lattice structure.
Mar 7, 2022
Neo Medical Closes $20.6M Financing Round
Swiss company Neo Medical has successfully closed a $20.6 million financing round led by Swisscom Ventures.
Mar 7, 2022
Mass General Hospital Pays $14.6M to Settle Surgery Claims
Massachusetts General Hospital agreed to pay $14.6 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Acts.
Mar 7, 2022
Ortho Surgeon Pays $342,750 to Settle Kickback Allegations
Orthopedic surgeon Mark Stephen Wilson, M.D. agrees to pay $342,750 to resolve False Claims Act allegations.
Mar 2, 2022
Spire Orthopedic Partners Grows by Two
Spire Orthopedic Partners is growing via new partnerships with two northeast orthopedic practices.
Feb 21, 2022
Orthox Closes $12.5M Series A Financing Round
UK-based Orthox Limited successfully completed its $12.5 million Series A financing round.
Feb 21, 2022
Grand Jury Indicts NJ Ortho Surgeon
Evangelos Megariotis, M.D. charged with 34 counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Feb 21, 2022
DePuy (a JNJ company) Buys CrossRoads Extremity Systems
DePuy Synthes buys CrossRoads Extremity Systems, which specializes in devices for elective foot/ankle surgery.
Feb 21, 2022
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Joins U.S. Orthopaedic Partners
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) announces seventh partnership—Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC.
Feb 18, 2022
L. Scott Levin Wins AAOS Kappa Delta Award
L. Scott Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the recipient of the AAOS 2022 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award.
Feb 18, 2022
National Spine Health Foundation Celebrates 20 Years
“Who’s Got Your Back?” That question is answered by the National Spinal Health Foundation (NSHF), the country’s only patient-centered non-profit dedicated to helping patients overcome spine conditions. Read on as the Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Feb 18, 2022
Carlton G. Savory, M.D. Joins Emerging Growth Company
Carlton G. Savory, M.D., one of the most remarkable orthopedic surgeons ever to scrub into surgery, has joined a young, emerging growth company named Advanced Development of Additive Manufacturing, Inc. (A.D.A.M.) as its Chief Medical Officer.
Feb 16, 2022
Goolsby and Shubin Stein New Co-Directors–HSS Women’s Sports Center
Drs. Goolsby and Shubin Stein, M.D. named new co-directors of the HSS Women’s Sports Medicine Center.
Feb 16, 2022
Ortho Surgeon Sues Sanford Health Over Letter Sent to Patients
Matthew G. Friederichs, M.D. sues Sanford Health for sending letters to his patients in his name after he has tendered his resignation. Also, that Sanford Health has blocks his performing surgeries prior to his terminating his employment in February 2022.
Feb 11, 2022
Chris Fronk Is THINK Surgical’s New VP of U.S. Sales
Robotics industry vet Chris Fronk joins Fremont, California-based THINK Surgical as its new VP of U.S. Sales.
Feb 10, 2022
Buzz Hannahan Is Bone Foam’s New Chief Executive Officer
Buzz Hannahan is named Bone Foam’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Feb 9, 2022
Orthofix Partners With nView Medical
Orthofix Medical, Inc. and surgical imaging and guidance system company nView Medical have announced a partnership.
Feb 4, 2022
Carl Vause Is Hyalex Orthopaedics’ New CEO
Hyalex Orthopaedics appoints Carl Vause as its new CEO, president, and board member.
Feb 4, 2022
Can You Guess Which Healthcare Chain Is Facing an Antitrust Suit?
HCA and Doctors Same Day Surgery facing an antitrust suit over their approach to the orthopedic surgical market.
Feb 4, 2022
Amber Implants Announces $10 Million in Series A Financing
Amber Implants, spinal technology company, has announced the closing of its $10 million in Series A financing.
Feb 2, 2022
Paragon 28 Acquires Disior
Foot and ankle medical device company Paragon 28, Inc. has announced its acquisition of Disior Oy.
Jan 31, 2022
Novum Orthopedic Partners Invests in FIVE Texas Practices
Texas-based Novum Orthopedic Partners has launched a new orthopedic practice management platform.
Jan 27, 2022
Private Equity Firm Invests in Sports & Spine ASC
A new partnership formed to expand Newport Beach, California-based DISC Sports & Spine Center.
Jan 27, 2022
Steribite Announces Merger With Precision Manufacturing Group
Steribite, LLC has announced it has merged with contract manufacturer Precision Manufacturing Group, LLC (PMG).
Jan 22, 2022
Surgical Radar Tracking Lands $5 Million Financing
Caira Surgical receives $5 million financing for its “radar tracking system for knee replacement surgery.”
Jan 21, 2022
Viscogliosi Brothers Raise $75M in SPAC IPO
Viscogliosi Brothers Acquisition Corp., a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation or SPAC, also known as a “blank check company,” has raised $75 million in an initial public offering.
Jan 21, 2022
Two New Jersey Practices Join the AOP Network
AOP adds—New Jersey’s Atlantic Pediatric Orthopedics and the Center for Functional Restoration of the Spine.
Jan 19, 2022
Stryker to Pay $2.97 Billion for Vocera Communications
Stryker has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for a whopping $2.97 billion.
Jan 19, 2022
Kelyniam Global and Fin-ceramica faenza spa Forge Partnership
Kelyniam Global, Inc. has entered a strategic licensing agreement with Fin-ceramica faenza spa to market its hydroxyapatite cranial implant, brand named CustomizedBone Service™.
Jan 12, 2022
PrecisionOS Adds Six Sports Medicine Surgeons to Advisory Board
Six renowned experts in their fields and committed educators added to PrecisionOS’ Clinical Advisory Board.
Jan 12, 2022
Michael P. Ast, M.D. Is HSS’ New Chief Medical Innovation Officer
Michael P. Ast, M.D. is HSS’ new Chief Medical Innovation Officer and Vice-Chair of HSS Innovation Institute.
Jan 7, 2022
Camber Spine’s New Chief Medical Officer, Edward Vresilovic, M.D.
Esteemed surgeon Edward J. Vresilovic, M.D., Ph.D., joins Camber Spine as new Chief Medical Officer.
Jan 7, 2022
Heraeus Holding Acquires Norwood Medical
International family-owned Heraeus Holding GmbH has announced it acquired Norwood Medical.
Jan 7, 2022
PrecisionOS Appoints Six to Clinical Advisory Board
PrecisionOS announces six highly renowned orthopedic specialists to its Clinical Advisory Board.
Jan 3, 2022
RCT Study Tests Efficacy of Wearable Nerve Stim
New study compared patient treated with high-frequency impulse therapy device to patient sham device outcomes.
Dec 30, 2021
Orthofix Appoints Thomas A. West to BOD
Orthofix appoints Thomas A. West to its Board of Directors and Compensation and Talent Development Committee.
Dec 29, 2021
Nicole Monsky Named First CMO of Spire Orthopedic Partners
Spire Orthopedic Partners has hired marketing executive Nicole Monsky as its first Chief Marketing Officer.
Dec 29, 2021
DePuy (J&J) Whistleblower Action Dismissed
Motion affirmed to dismiss in a whistleblower action filed by two UK orthopedic surgeons.
Dec 28, 2021
AAOS Challenges CMS Over No Surprises Act Implementation
AAOS letter takes exception to CMS’ proposed implementation of the Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule.
Dec 28, 2021
WCAS and Resurgens Orthopaedics Announce New Venture
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) announced the formation of a new venture with Resurgens Orthopaedics.
Dec 27, 2021
Raj Gala, M.D. and Andrew Pao, M.D. Join Connecticut’s ONS
Raj Gala, M.D. and Andrew Pao, M.D. joined Greenwich, Connecticut-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists.
Dec 27, 2021
CEO Change at Orthotics/Prosthetics Leader, Össur
Jon Sigurdsson, Össur president and CEO announced his retirement after over a quarter century of leadership.
Dec 27, 2021
Increasing Penalties for Violent Attacks Against Healthcare Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem of violence against healthcare workers.
Dec 22, 2021
Ted Schlegel, M.D. Joins American Orthopedic Partners
Ted Schlegel, M.D. has joined American Orthopedic Partners as senior vice president, clinical excellence.
Dec 20, 2021
Orthopedic Medicare Spending Down 14% in 2020
A new report from the AMA revealed the dramatic changes in Medicare spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 20, 2021
Kentucky Surgeon Goes to Trial After Failed Drug Test
Michael Heilig, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, is facing legal consequences after a positive drug test.
Dec 20, 2021
Bioretec Names New Sales and Marketing Director
Bioretec Ltd., has appointed Rami Ojala as sales/marketing director and member of its management team.
Dec 20, 2021
vTail Announces New Clinical Advisory Board Members
vTail Healthcare Telecommunications recently announced the formation of a brand new Clinical Advisory Board.
Dec 16, 2021
Successful Series A Funding Round for Circinus Medical Technology
Circinus Medical Technology, LLC closed a fully subscribed Series A funding round led by Grand Oaks Capital.
Dec 16, 2021
Stem Cell Company Raises $16M in IPO
Creative Medical Technology Holdings raised $16 million in an initial public offering of its stock.
Dec 16, 2021
Misleading Stem Cell Claims Cost NY Clinic $5.1M
A $5.1 million judgment announced against NYC’s Park Avenue Stem Cell and Joel B. Singer, M.D.
Dec 15, 2021
Gregory C. Berlet, M.D. Is OSSIO’s New Chief Medical Officer
OSSIO, Inc., has appointed Gregory C. Berlet, M.D. to be its chief medical officer.
Dec 15, 2021
No Mayo? No HSS? Healthgrades Ortho Excellence (?) Awards Announced
No Mayo Clinic? No HSS? No NYU? No Keck USC? No Rush? No TBI? No Rothman? Why weren’t the major academic centers of excellence in orthopedic and spine care on the Healthgrades annual Excellence in Orthopedics Award list?
Dec 13, 2021
Intech to Acquire Additive Manufacturing Company
Intech has agreed to acquire Coulot Decolletage, a medical device manufacturer.
Dec 10, 2021
Ortho Surgeon Alleges Monopoly Interference With Residency Program
Scott F. Duncan, M.D., South Carolina orthopedic surgeon, filed a lawsuit against Myrtle Beach area doctors.
Dec 9, 2021
Johnny Caffaro — The Changing Face of Ortho Sales
): A new generation of orthopedic sales executive, one adept at communication in the age of LinkedIn and Twitter, is emerging. This week we profile 32-year old Johnny Caffaro whose posts on social media average 100,000 views and make him, we think, the changing face of orthopedic sale.
Dec 6, 2021
Bioventus Expands Memphis Operations Significantly
Bioventus Inc. has announced that it is doubling its current Memphis, Tennessee-based operations and manufacturing space, which will also require the firm to move to a new location.
Dec 3, 2021
Digital Surgery Firm Partners With Med Education Firm
Caresyntax has announced a strategic partnership with medical education firm CineMed, Inc.
Dec 3, 2021
Three Bay Area Ortho Groups Are Joining Forces
The urge to merge among surgeon owned practices continues unabated across the United States.
Dec 3, 2021
Lawsuit Brewing Over Thomas A. Brady Sports Medicine
A kerfuffle in Indianapolis…Indiana University Health is suing Brady Sports Medicine over METHODIST mark.
Nov 29, 2021
Arthrex Pays $16M to Settle Kickback Allegations
Arthrex to pay $16 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying an orthopedic surgeon kickbacks.
Nov 29, 2021
THINK Surgical Appoints New Executive Chairman David C. Dvorak
THINK Surgical appoints David C. Dvorak to the position of Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Nov 25, 2021
Alleged “Spine Crime Scheme Victims” File Suit
Did a group of surgical centers/physicians fake spinal surgeries to defraud their patients?
Nov 25, 2021
Israeli Investor Nets 165% IRR on OrthoSpin Sale to Synthes
The Trendlines Group sells OrthoSpin to Synthes GMBH for $79.5 million cash, payable in full upon closing.
Nov 22, 2021
Practice Management Firm Raises $65M to Purchase Clinics
Boulder, Colorado-based M2 Orthopedics (M2O) has secured $65 million in funding.
Nov 19, 2021
HOPCo Expands Further in NW Florida
HOPCo’s Dr. Barsoum: “Anywhere where MSK care is fragmented…that is where we see the opportunity.”
Nov 19, 2021
HAPPE Spine Closes $3.35M Funding Round
Holland, Michigan-based HAPPE Spine LLC has closed an oversubscribed $3.35 million Series A funding round.
Nov 19, 2021
FIGUR8 Names Scott Sexton President
FIGUR8, Inc., a developer of “wearable musculoskeletal technology,” has named Scott Sexton as president.
Nov 18, 2021
OsteoCentric Technologies Acquires New Tech
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc. has acquired the Integrity-SI™ Fusion System from Lincotek Medical.
Nov 17, 2021
OsteoCentric Technologies Acquires New Tech
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc. has acquired the Integrity-SI™ Fusion System from Lincotek Medical.
Nov 17, 2021
Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso, Ph.D. Joins Orchid
Lourdes De Cardenas Alfonso, Ph.D. chief quality/regulatory/environmental health & safety officer at Orchid Orthopedic.
Nov 17, 2021
DEO Secures €3.65 Million in Funding Round
DEO, focused on data-driven efficiency for the operating room, has closed a €3.65 million funding round.
Nov 17, 2021
Introducing Northeast Florida’s Largest MSK Care Network
In 2022, Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine will take on Southeast Orthopedic Specialists name/branding.
Nov 11, 2021
With Michelle Zawadzki, TJO Has 1st Female-Majority Board in Ortho
Industry executive Michelle Zawadzki joins Total Joint Orthopedics board of directors.
Nov 11, 2021
Spire Orthopedic Partners Secures Third Partnership of 2021
Spire Orthopedic Partners, an orthopedic focused management services organization, has announced a partnership with Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists.
Nov 10, 2021
Outpatient Volume Up, Inpatient Down: New Report
New insight into the 2021 3Q financial/operating results provided by two hospital groups in the U.S.
Nov 5, 2021
MicroPort Orthopedics Names C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Medical Director
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. has proudly announced that C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. has joined its leadership team as medical director.
Oct 29, 2021
Premier Health’s First Orthopedic Externship for High Schoolers
Premier Health and Premier Orthopedics have launched an orthopedic externship program for minority and female high school students.
Oct 29, 2021
Orthopedic Surgeon Convicted in Tax Fraud Scheme
A federal jury has convicted James Rice, M.D. and his wife, Susan Rice, in an employment and income tax scheme.
Oct 28, 2021
New CFO and Board Member at Miach Orthopaedics
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. has appointed Christopher Joyce as vice president and chief financial officer and Kevin Sidow to its board of directors.
Oct 28, 2021
Start-Up Intelligent Implants Awarded €4.5M
The European Union EIC Accelerator program has awarded €4.5 million blended funding to Intelligent Implants.
Oct 26, 2021
In $425M Deal, Pacira BioSciences to Buy Flexion Therapeutics
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
Oct 26, 2021
IMAC Holdings Acquires Louisiana Ortho Business
IMAC Holdings, Inc., has announced the acquisition of Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Louisiana Orthopaedic & Sports Rehab Institute.
Oct 26, 2021
Intech Finalizes Partnership With Montagu
Intech, a contract manufacturer of orthopedic instruments and implants, has finalized a partnership with Montagu, a private equity firm.
Oct 25, 2021
CoreBone Completes $3.7MM Investment Round
CoreBone, has just completed a $3.7 million investment round to bring its technology to the Chinese market.
Oct 22, 2021
Sports Medicine Legend Dr. Freddie Fu Dies at Age 70
Freddie Fu, M.D., internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and founder of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s sports medicine program died surrounded by friends and family on Sept 24, 2021.
Oct 21, 2021
Ortho Execs Headed to Prison
A judge has sentenced a former executive from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the founder and owner of Pinnacle Orthopedic Services to serve time in federal prison.
Oct 20, 2021
eCential Robotics and SIGNUS Announce Partnership
eCential Robotics and SIGNUS have announced a partnership to bring together their complimentary spine surgery platforms.
Oct 19, 2021
Zimmer Biomet Spin-Off is “ZimVie” and Here’s the Team
Zimmer Biomet has named its spine and dental spinoff “ZimVie” and has also named its executive team.
Oct 19, 2021
Implanet to Sell Knee Business to SERF
Implanet has entered into exclusive negotiations to divest its MADISON™ total knee prosthesis business to France-based SERF.
Oct 18, 2021
Tyber Medical Set to Acquire CatapultMD
Tyber Medical LLC, an orthopedic device manufacturer, has entered into an agreement to acquire CatapultMD.
Oct 14, 2021
Michigan Doc Convicted in $100M+ Health Care Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in the Eastern District of Michigan has convicted Michigan doctor Francisco Patino, M.D. for his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Oct 14, 2021
Two Artificial Intelligence Ortho Firms Combine
Hinge Health has announced its intention to combine with wrnch for use in tracing human motion.
Oct 13, 2021
A Novel Implant Plastic Announced
Evonik Industries AG and Samaplast AG have teamed up to create an osteoconductive PEEK biomaterial.
Oct 11, 2021
Orthofix Medical Names Finance Exec to BOD
Orthofix Medical appointed Wayne C. Burris a member of the of directors and audit and finance committee.
Oct 6, 2021
Onkos Surgical Raises $15M in Series C Funding
Onkos Surgical has raised $15 million in Series C funding to optimize in-house manufacturing strategies…
Oct 6, 2021
OIG Allows Hospital to “Warranty” Its Joint Replacements
OIG allows a rural hospital’s proposed warranty program for patients’ joint replacement procedures.
Oct 5, 2021
Operating Room Software Company Raises $130 Mllion
Caresyntax has added a new $30 million Series C funding round, for $130 million total Series C funding.
Oct 5, 2021
Embody Appoints Rene Salas to BOD and Expands Leadership Team
Embody adds Rene Salas to BoD and other additions to the Embody executive team bring significant experience.
Oct 5, 2021
HD LifeSciences Is Now NanoHive Medical
HD LifeSciences LLC is now NanoHive Medical, LLC…new name and new executive leadership.
Sep 22, 2021
Ortho Surgeon Sanctioned for Sex With Patients
Tacoma, Washington orthopedic surgeon self-reported sexual relationships with patients over 20 years ago.
Sep 22, 2021
Rothman Clinic Sues Zurich Over COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
The Rothman Institute suing Zurich American Insurance over alleged damages related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 22, 2021
Prominent Ortho Doctor A. John Elliot Dies at 88
The uniquely accomplished orthopedic doctor A. John Elliot, M.D., recently deceased at 88.
Sep 22, 2021
Google and IncludeHealth Launch Orthopedic “Operating System”
IncludeHealth, Google, and ProMedica unveils Include’s Musculoskeletal Operating System (MSK-OS™). A couple of the platform’s features are that it provides “measurable post estimation technology” and a “proprietary clinical intelligence and tools.”
Sep 20, 2021
Texas Doc Gets $7.8M Verdict After Partner Locks Him Out
Wade McKenna, D.O., awarded $7.8 million in lawsuit against former business partner Neil H. Riordan, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 2021
Indictment Charges SpineFrontier Owner in Alleged Kickback Scheme
More bad news for SpineFrontier, Kingsley Chin, M.D., and Aditya Humad indicted for alleged kickback scheme.
Sep 20, 2021
Bob Baker New CEO at Medin Technologies
Bob Baker the new Chief Executive Officer and board member at Medin Technologies, Inc.
Sep 20, 2021
In Texas, Certain Docs May Bypass Prior Authorization
Many Texas physicians no longer have to wait on prior authorization to treat patients. “Eight in 10 Texas physicians reported having to obtain prior authorization for medical procedures and even common, generic prescriptions. Four-fifths (85%) reported prior authorizations delayed patient care, often leading to an adverse event for their patient.”
Sep 17, 2021
510(k) Clearance for MiRus’ IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody
MiRus, LLC has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its IO™ Expandable Lumbar Interbody.
Sep 17, 2021
NuVasive Names CCO and CTO
Leadership changes as Massimo Calafiore appointed COO and Ryan Donahoe CTO at NuVasive, Inc.
Sep 17, 2021
Surgeon May Get Another Shot in Antitrust Suit Against ABOS
Bruce E. Ellison, M.D. gets another chance to sue ABOS over denial of ability to be certified in New Jersey.
Sep 16, 2021
Stuart Simpson Is THINK Surgical’s New President and CEO
Industry veteran Stuart F. Simpson is THINK Surgical’s new president and CEO.
Sep 15, 2021
Bioventus Set to Acquire CartiHeal and Agili-C Implant
Bioventus, leader in healing innovations, has decided to move forward with a $50 million escrow payment, pursuant to a purchase agreement with CartiHeal. CartiHeal’s innovative Agili-C was granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Device Designation last year.
Sep 13, 2021
OsteoCentric Technologies Obtains $30M in Growth Capital
OsteoCentric Technologies obtained $30 million capital to expand its orthopedic and dental product lines.
Sep 13, 2021
Legendary Campbell Clinic Welcomes Four New Physicians
Campbell Clinic staff adds Chad Campion, M.D., Carson Rider, M.D. Wesley Owen M.D. and Matthew Gilbert, M.D.
Sep 13, 2021
Indictment Charges Ortho and Pain Docs in Trip-And-Fall Scheme
New York alleged trip-and-fall scheme defrauds victims of more than $31 million brings indictments against 4.
Sep 13, 2021
Bioventus Invests in Trice Medical
Bioventus has entered into a sales, distribution, and co-development agreement with Trice Medical.
Sep 13, 2021
Sharat Kusuma M.D. Joins vTail’s Advisory Board
Dr. Sharat Kusuma joins vTail Healthcare Communications’ recently formed strategic advisory board.
Sep 10, 2021
Federal Government Files Lawsuit Against ‘Stem Cell’ Clinics
A lawsuit and a warning letter are just two actions of many that the federal government is using in its battle against so-called ”stem cell” clinics across the country. This time targeting Georgia and Utah based companies.
Sep 10, 2021
Kaia Health Expands Executive Leadership Team
Digital musculoskeletal care platform company Kaia Health added five new executives to its leadership team.
Sep 9, 2021
Signature Biologics Opens New Facility in Irving, Texas
Signature Biologics has expanded into a newly constructed 36,000 square foot facility in Irving, Texas.
Sep 9, 2021
BC Partners and CPP Investments to Acquire CeramTec
CeramTec to be acquired by BC Partners and CPP Investments for approximately €800 million.
Sep 9, 2021
Omar Behery, M.D. Joins Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Omar Behery, M.D., has joined the joint replacement team at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Sep 2, 2021
Novel Mobile DVT Prevention Device Launched
Precision Medical Products has launched a novel mobile compression device, VenaOne™ for post-op recovery.
Aug 30, 2021
Zilretta Knee Injection Sales Up 82% for June Quarter
Flexion Therapeutics reported a jump of 82% to $28 million for the June quarter of Zilretta—for OA knee pain.
Aug 25, 2021
Scott Drake Joins Paragon 28’s Board of Directors
Industry veteran Scott Drake joins the board of directors of Paragon 28.
Aug 24, 2021
CMS Flip Flopping Over ASC Rules Has Doctors Frustrated
CMS is proposing to reverse changes to the inpatient-only list in its Calendar Year 2022. First the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wanted to remove a large number of services from its inpatient-only list, now it wants to add them back on—to the consternation of physicians in ambulatory surgery centers.
Aug 23, 2021
Indictment Charges Docs in Alleged Kickback Scheme
Kickback scheme brings indictment against four physicians from Virginia, Maryland and California.
Aug 20, 2021
AOP Scoops Up Three New Ortho Practices
American Orthopedics Partners announced the addition of three new orthopedic practices.
Aug 20, 2021
Embody Raises $20.5 Million in New Funding
Embody secured a $20.5 million funding round for commercialization of the Tapestry Biointegrative Implant.
Aug 19, 2021
Workers’ Comp Fraud Costs Ortho Surgeon $1M+
Louisiana orthopedic surgeon, Robert Dale Bernauer, Sr., M.D., fined $1M+ in workers’ compensation fraud.
Aug 16, 2021
Gerald Aggrey, M.D. Joins Hope Orthopedics of Oregon
Gerald Aggrey, M.D. joins Hope Orthopedics of Oregon in its Salem, Oregon clinic.
Aug 16, 2021
It’s All About Timing. Interesting European Regulatory Story
Bone Therapeutics agrees to pay a fine and enter into a settlement agreement.
Aug 16, 2021
Bioventus to Acquire Misonix for Approx. $500 million
Bioventus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Misonix for approximately $500 million.
Aug 16, 2021
Angela Coldwell Named New CFO of MiRus
Angela Coldwell is named the new Chief Financial Officer at MiRus, LLC.
Aug 16, 2021
Andrews Sports Medicine Is Coming to Florida
Flagler Health+ and Andrews Sports Medicine are bringing Andrews Sports Medicine to Northeast Florida.
Aug 16, 2021
Wrongful Death Suit Hits Aziyo Over TB-Tainted Implant
Another lawsuit following the recall of Aziyo Biologics’ FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix (FiberCel).
Aug 12, 2021
MiRus Completes $65M Oversubscribed Funding Round
MiRus’ new $65 million in funding round will be used to support further R&D using the MoRe® superalloy.
Aug 12, 2021
PA Doc Accused of Unlawfully Prescribing Controlled Substances
Orthopedist Robert S. Mathews, M.D. charged with 14 counts of unlawful prescription of controlled substances.
Aug 12, 2021
joimax Announces Partnership With NAMSA
New partnership between joimax and NAMSA for private payor advocacy for positive coverage/policy change.
Aug 12, 2021
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Joins With Orthopedic Care Partners
Orthopedic Care Partners growing strategic affiliations with the addition of Tucson Orthopaedic Institute.
Aug 9, 2021
Zimmer Settles Employee Misclassification Class Action for $7.3M
“…class members currently contracting with Zimmer will also be offered full employment as IRS form W-2 employees.”
Aug 6, 2021
USOP Partners With North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic
Another new partnership in the works for U.S. Orthopaedic Partners…North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic.
Aug 6, 2021
District Court Slaps Away Doctor’s Anti-SLAPP Motion
California Fourth District Court of Appeal finds in Allstate’s favor in anti-SLAPP lawsuit with Sonny Rubin, M.D.
Aug 6, 2021
EU Court Rules CoorsTek’s Implants Can Remain Pretty in Pink
EU Trademark Court of Appeals sides with CoorsTek in legal battle with CeramTec over pink hip components.
Aug 6, 2021
RTI Surgical and Exactech Announce Agreement
RTI Surgical, Inc. and Exactech, Inc. entered a strategic agreement involving biologic bone substitutes.
Aug 2, 2021
Medacta and MicroPort Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Medacta and MicroPort have entered an agreement settling MicroPort’s patent infringement lawsuit against Medacta.
Aug 2, 2021
USOP Partners With Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi
“Busy doctors are happy doctors,” says Carol Farris of new partnership of USOP and ONIM.
Jul 26, 2021
Stryker Settles Patent Litigation for $15 Million
ConforMIS and “Stryker Parties” resolve patent infringement lawsuit for $15 million.
Jul 26, 2021
Bone Density Tech Coming to Vizient Members
Echolight Medical has entered a contract pricing agreement to provide its REMS technology to Vizient members.
Jul 26, 2021
Caresyntax Announces New Chief Strategy Officer Rhonda Wallen
Rhonda Wallen is Caresyntax’s new chief strategy officer to oversee medical devices/business development.
Jul 23, 2021
Biorez Receives AOSSM ACE Award
Biorez Inc.’s BioBrace Implant received the AOSSM ACE Award for “Accelerating the Cutting Edge.”
Jul 23, 2021
Texas Court Reverses Ortho Surgeon’s $9M Win
Houston ambulatory surgical center wins reversal of $9 million award in noncompete trial.
Jul 22, 2021
eCential Robotics Is Giving Surgeons a Hand
eCential Robotics unveiled its surgical robotic arm at the meeting of the SFCR meeting held June 17-19, 2021.
Jul 22, 2021
U.S. Orthopaedic to Partner With Andrews Sports Medicine
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners announced plans for a partnership with Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center.
Jul 21, 2021
Placental Allograft Pioneer Partners With Arthrex
Arthrex gets exclusive commercial distribution rights to Celularity’s biomaterial products.
Jul 19, 2021
Osso VR Announces $27M in Series B Funding
Osso VR recently announced that it has procured an impressive $27 million in series B funding.
Jul 19, 2021
Greg Reiswig New VP of Sales at Camber Spine
Greg Reiswig is new Camber Spine Technologies Vice President of Sales for Western United States.
Jul 16, 2021
New Musculoskeletal Admin Services Firm Launched
Unity MSK, musculoskeletal practice management platform, focuses on orthopedic/podiatry/specialty areas.
Jul 16, 2021
Clemson Univ/Arthrex Train Future Med Device Employees
Arthrex and Clemson U offer new solutions for specialized employees in the medical device technology field.
Jul 16, 2021
Introducing Nevada’s Largest MSK Platform
Tahoe Fracture & Orthopedic Medical Clinic and Spine Nevada form Nevada’s largest integrated care platform.
Jul 15, 2021
What’s in a Name? Indago Is now Lazurite Holdings
Indago closes a $10 million financing round financing, changes its name to Lazurite Holdings and adds to BOD.
Jul 13, 2021
Bioventus Invests in Tech to Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Bioventus announces a minority investment in Vaporox which has treatments for 7 types of skin wounds.
Jul 12, 2021
Integra CEO Peter Arduini Departs to Head GE Healthcare
Integra LifeSciences; President and CEO Peter Arduini to become the new President and CEO of GE Healthcare.
Jul 12, 2021
Medical Device Company Closes €7.2 Million Funding Round
Finland-based Bioretec, has completed a €7.2 million ($8.5 million) oversubscribed equity funding round.
Jul 9, 2021
Implanet Teams Up With ulrich Medical
Implanet has teamed up with ulrich GmbH & Co. KG to expan Implanets German spine market.
Jul 9, 2021
Breakthrough OR Data Firm Partners with JNJ’s DePuy
Health tech company DEO signed an agreement with DePuy Synthes, the orthopedic branch of Johnson & Johnson.
Jul 8, 2021
Parvizi Surgical Innovation Partners With Efferent Health
Parvizi Surgical Innovation announced an investment in and a partnership with Efferent Health.
Jul 8, 2021
Court Sides With Spine Arthroplasty Patients in Aetna Lawsuit
U.S. District Court-Central District of California sides with patients in class certification lawsuit against Aetna.
Jul 7, 2021
ValueHealth and Ortho Florida Form Joint Venture
ValueHealth and Ortho Florida form joint venture focused on building a network of orthopedic surgery centers.
Jul 7, 2021
Mr. Orthopedics Nick Deeter
Founder of 12 companies of which 4 are huge successes, 4 miserable failures and 4 “walking dead,” Nick Deeter is an extraordinary, accomplished and prolific ortho entrepreneur. Read about this industry giant in our interview.
Jul 2, 2021
William Thompson IV, MD Joins Arizona’s CORE Institute
William Thompson IV, M.D., newest pain medicine specialist for The Core Institute Phoenix Arizona area.
Jul 2, 2021
Todd Davis Joins PeekMed Board of Directors
Todd Davis brings his orthopedic industry 30+ years’ experience to PeekMed’s board of directors.
Jul 2, 2021
Stryker Sues Former Exec
Stryker sues former executive Benny Hagag, now president of MicroPort Orthopedics.
Jul 1, 2021
British Ortho Group Names Chief Operations Officer
Tom Baker named group chief operations officer for Ortho Consulting Group and Osteotec Ltd.
Jul 1, 2021
HD LifeSciences Names Tim Jette Chief Financial Officer
HD LifeSciences, LLC has named financial professional Tim Jette its chief financial officer.
Jul 1, 2021
Pavel Baldeyeu M.D. and David Remias M.D. Join Jacksonville Ortho
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists add physicians, Pavel Balduyeu, M.D., and David Remias, M.D., to team.
Jul 1, 2021
Bone Graft Product Recalled Over TB Contamination Fears
Medical company Aziyo Biologics announced a voluntary recall of 154 units of the company’s FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix. Post-surgical infections, including tuberculosis, have been found in some patients treated with units derived from one donor.
Jun 30, 2021
NJ Ortho Surgeon Admits to Performing Unnecessary Surgeries
Evangelos Megariotis, M.D. “retired” his medical license to settle 2018 New Jersey complaints.
Jun 30, 2021
New Drug Family Targets Dupuytren’s, Frozen Shoulder
founding members James Woody, M.D., and Professor Sir Marc Feldmann, A.C., F.A.A., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.Path, F.Med.Sci., (inventors of the rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade®), Lawrence Steinman, M.D., inventor of the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri®, drug researcher Jonathan Rothbard, Ph.D., and discoverer of numerous endocannabinoids Raphael Mechoulam. Welcome 180 Life Sciences.
Jun 28, 2021
Robbie Robinson Stryker Spine’s New President “Let’s Go!”
Stryker veteran Robbie Robinson is new president of Stryker’s Spine division.
Jun 25, 2021
Shriners Hospitals for Children Names Farley Chief Medical Officer
Frances A. Farley, M.D., is new chief medical officer of Tampa-based Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Jun 25, 2021
Paragon 28 Acquires Additive Orthopaedics
Paragon 28 has acquired the assets of Additive Orthopaedics.
Jun 25, 2021
DiFusion Technologies Announces Board Changes
DiFusion Technologies adds two industry experts to its Board of Directors—Todd Potokar and Rich Grant.
Jun 24, 2021
Osteoporosis Company Lands Second Patent
Bone Health Technologies receives its second patent for its OsteoBoost vibration belt to improve bone health.
Jun 23, 2021
Venerable EU Firm, Mathys, Merging With U.S. DJO
DJO, LLC to acquire one of the foundational European-based orthopedics companies, Mathys Ag.
Jun 23, 2021
Spine Doc Sues SeaSpine and Alphatec Over Spine Patents
Mark Barry, M.D. has filed two separate suits against SeaSpine and Alphatec alleging several counts of patent infringement for his spine patents.
Jun 21, 2021
Profile: Orthopaedic Implant Company “Walking the Walk”
Orthopaedic Implant Company President and CEO Itai Nemovicher recently walked the walk and embodied this company value on a mission trip to Honduras—aiming to help those most in need access high-quality primary and surgical care.
Jun 21, 2021
MicroPort Orthopedics Want to Raise YOUR Patient’s IQ
MicroPort Orthopedics advances patient care with new technologies/partnerships and Episode of Care approach.
Jun 16, 2021
PeekMed Closes €3 Million Series A Investment Round
Peek Health, S.A. (PeekMed®), a medical technology company, closed a €3 million Series A investment round.
Jun 14, 2021
Study: Weight Extremes Increase Infection Risk After THA
Study highlights most common patient-related infection risk factors after THA for acetabular fractures.
Jun 9, 2021
OIG Issues Favorable ASC Advisory Opinion
The Office of Inspector General has issued a favorable advisory opinion involving a proposed ASC.
Jun 7, 2021
ADA Opioid Allegations Cost New England Ortho Practice
New England Orthopedic Surgeon practice accused of discriminating against patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
Jun 7, 2021
Florida Orthopedists Oppose Parents’ Bill of Rights
Florida House Bill 241 establishes the Parents’ Bill of Rights, but physicians ask for governor to veto. The bill provides a list of parental rights regarding a minor child’s upbringing, education, health care, and mental health.
Jun 7, 2021
Paragon 28 Signs $70mm Credit Facility With MidCap Financial
Paragon 28, Inc., now has access to $70 million from a credit facility with MidCap Financial.
Jun 4, 2021
Mark Nixon New VP of Sales at Camber Spine
Industry veteran Mark Nixon is Camber Spine’s new Vice President of Sales Eastern United States.
Jun 3, 2021
Susan Bukata, M.D. Named Orthopedic Department Chair
Susan Bukata, M.D. becomes Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC-San Diego School of Medicine.
Jun 3, 2021
Flexion Reports Impressive Q1 Sales and Updated Clinical Data
Flexion Therapeutics reports very good 1Q21 ZILRETTA net sales of $24.6 million!
Jun 3, 2021
Alphatec Closes on the Purchase of EOS imaging
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) is now the majority shareholder of EOS imaging, S.A.
Jun 3, 2021
3 Surgeons Entangled in Bitter Health System Lawsuit
Lawsuit between three Ohio surgeons and Adena Health System heats up.
Jun 3, 2021
Bioretec Announces Scientific Advisory Board
Bioretec establishes a scientific advisory board with five international orthopedic medical professionals.
May 28, 2021
Another (!) Orthopedic Practice Reports Data Breach
Another data breach in New York…this time it’s Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County.
May 24, 2021
CE Mark Certification for EDG Ortho 65mm Electronic Depth Gauge
EDGe Surgical’s EDG® Ortho 65mm single-use electronic depth gauge received a CE Certificate of Conformity.
May 24, 2021
Court Denies Aegis’ Motion in Ongoing Legal Battle
Aegis spine loses its motion to stay the preliminary injunction in its legal battle with Life Spine.
May 21, 2021
David Hook Joins Biorez as VP of Sales
Biorex Inc. names industry executive David Hooks its new Vice President of Sales.
May 21, 2021
Osteoporosis Company Lands $2.5M Funding, Adds to BOD
Bone Health Technologies’ exciting additions include $2.5 million in new funding and three new board members.
May 20, 2021
Introducing OrthoInfo.org’s New Editor-in-Chief
Thomas W. Throckmorton, M.D., FAAOS to be editor-in-chief of AAOS’ OrthoInfo.org (OrthoInfo).
May 20, 2021
HOPCo Expands Into Nevada
Spine Nevada and HOPCo form a partnership in Nevada’s orthopedic care community.
May 13, 2021
Introducing SI-BONE’s New Leadership Team
SI-BONE promotes and expands current upper management. Familiar faces including Chief Executive Officer Laura Francis, Executive Chairman Jeff Dunn, President Commercial Operations Tony Recupero, and Chief Financial Officer Anshul Maheshwari make up the new leadership team.
May 11, 2021
Kaia Health Raises $75 Million in Series C Funding Round
Digital therapeutics company, Kaia Health, has completed a $75 million Series C funding round.
May 11, 2021
Caresyntax Closes $100 Million Funding Round
Caresyntax, an “enterprise level digital surgery platform,” closed on $100 million Series C funding round.
May 4, 2021
Oops! Court Says Company Reverse Engineered Expandable Cage
Life Spine and Aegis Spine court battle over reverse engineered expandable cage.
May 4, 2021
Non-Surgical, Non-Opioid Back Pain Therapy Gets Funding
Spine Biopharma receives $3 million funding from Pacira Biosciences for the development of Spine Biopharma’s non-opiate, no surgical therapies to treat pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease—Remedisc.
May 3, 2021
Has the Mizzou BioJoint Lawsuit Returned?
University of Missouri BioJoint lawsuit transferred to court of appeals. Confused? Read on.
May 3, 2021
Maryland Ortho Practice Data Breach Exposes Over 125,000 People
Over 125,000 patients and health plan members data with The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics breached.
Apr 30, 2021
Two Advanced AI Imaging Firms Announce Deal
Advanced Human Imaging to acquire Physimax Technologies musculoskeletal assessment company.
Apr 30, 2021
Dismissed Spine Devices Lawsuit Against Medtronic Is Back
Plaintiff is appealing a dismissed False Claims Act lawsuit against Medtronic…again.
Apr 30, 2021
AAOS Adds Suki AI Assistant to Membership Advantage Program
Suki AI, Inc.’s voice technology has been added to AAOS’ Membership Advantage Program.
Apr 30, 2021
Introducing New Jersey’s Largest Ortho Group
Seven practices form largest orthopedic group, Orthopaedics New Jersey, LLC d/b/a as Ortho Alliance NJ.
Apr 29, 2021
Case Study: Using Virtual Reality to Market and Train
Medical technology company Axis Spine Technologies and global strategic design and innovation company Seymourpowell are bringing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to orthopedics…and changing the rules of the game for young, high tech medical device companies.
Apr 26, 2021
Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Cedars-Sinai in Multiple Leadership Roles
Dr. David L. Skaggs, pediatric orthopedics/spine specialist, new co-director at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center.
Apr 21, 2021
Implanet Buys Spine Surgery Company
Implanet to acquire Orthopaedic & Spine Development, adding to their focus on spine surgery implants.
Apr 15, 2021
Augmedics Raises $36 Million
Augmedics, an innovator in augmented reality surgical image guidance has completed an oversubscribed Series C funding round, raising $36 million. This investing round included investors from both Israel and the U.S., led by H.I.G. Capital, Revival Healthcare Capital, and Almeda Ventures.
Apr 15, 2021
Bioventus Acquires Bioness
Bioventus acquires Bioness for up to $110 million, including it’s complete portfolio of products.
Apr 13, 2021
Michigan Orthopedic Practice Reports Data Breach
Michigan hit with multiple data breaches, including Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedic and Spine Specialists.
Apr 13, 2021
Are You the Next Scam Target?
Orthopedists or other physicians, especially in Ohio, you should be on high alert as scam targets.
Apr 12, 2021
Controlled Substances Allegations Cost Connecticut Group $80K
Controlled Substances Act costs Connecticut’s Orthopaedic Specialty Group and Dr. Lawrence Kirschenbaum $80K.
Apr 12, 2021
Jim Pursley Named Hinge Health’s President
Industry veteran Jim Pursley is new president of Hinge Health Inc.
Apr 12, 2021
Joint FDA Advisory Committee Votes Against Tanezumab
FDA gives Pfizer and Lilly’s potential osteoarthritis drug tanezumab gets a thumbs down.
Apr 7, 2021
Chris Slee Joins IncludeHealth’s Executive Team
Chris Slee joins IncludeHealth as its first chief technology officer.
Apr 7, 2021
Has the “Gig” Economy Come to Physical Therapy?
Luna Care, Emory Healthcare and Scripps Health join to provide “moonlighting” physical therapy care.
Apr 6, 2021
Is Amazon Getting Into the Healthcare Delivery Business?
Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that this summer it will launch Amazon Care across the United States. What is Amazon Care? Blog promises that this will offer “millions of individuals and families immediate access to high-quality medical care and advice—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
Apr 6, 2021
Adapttech Gets a Leg up With $2.7M in New Funding
Adapttech’s new $2.7 million funding supports new product development and increase sales the INSIGHT system.
Apr 5, 2021
SeaSpine Agrees to Acquire 7D Surgical for $110M
SeaSpine Holdings Corporation announced an agreement to acquire privately held 7D Surgical, Inc. for cash and stock valued at $110 million.
Apr 5, 2021
Hinge Health Adds to Chronic Pain Treatment Portfolio
Hinge Health adds ENSO’s wearable, wireless pain relieving product to its portfolio.
Apr 1, 2021
CurveBeam System Now Compatible with Exactech Vantage Ankle PSI
CurveBeam’s weight-bearing CT imaging systems are now compatible with Exactech, Inc.’s Vantage® Ankle PSI.
Apr 1, 2021
Ron Will Joins Hinge Health as CFO
Ron Will is now CFO at Hinge Health, bringing 30 years’ experience in senior finance/investment banking.
Mar 29, 2021
UPMC Expands to Enola
UPMC West Shore Orthopaedics, Enola, Pennsylvania, newest clinic to open April 1, 2021.
Mar 29, 2021
Petit Fined $1 Million and Sentenced to 12 Months in Jail
The “Pete” Petit/MiMedx saga continues with Petit receiving a 12 month prison sentence and $1 million fine during a February 2021 hearing. More lawsuits are pending against the former self-proclaimed “visionary healthcare executive.”
Mar 28, 2021
New Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital in the Works
This fall, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center plans to open a new patient-centric specialty hospital.
Mar 28, 2021
Lex Annison New COO for Hinge Health
Lex Annison named new Chief Operating Officer at Hinge Health.
Mar 26, 2021
Ohio Surgeon Sentenced to 40 Months for Overprescribing Pain Pills
George Griffin, M.D. sentenced to 40 months in prison for illegally distributing controlled substances.
Mar 19, 2021
ReVivo Medical Moves Into Fund Raising Mode
ReVivo Medical, LLC changes its corporate status to a C-corp. in order to simply future funding rounds.
Mar 19, 2021
One Screw, One System, One Step Forward
FDA 510(k) clearance for Leith Medical’s One Screw, One Step™ foot/ankle plating anti-backout technology.
Mar 19, 2021
ZygoFix Raises $2 Million
ZygoFix raised $2 million in funding led by Agriline, Trendlines Group, and Israel Innovation Authority.
Mar 19, 2021
Spineway and Tsunami Medical Announce Partnership
Spineway and Tsunami Medical have announced a partnership to sell 3D printed twin peaks interbody cages.
Mar 18, 2021
Avalign Technologies Acquires Slice Manufacturing Studios
Avalign Technologies has acquired Slice Manufacturing Studios, for printing 3D metal orthopedic components.
Mar 18, 2021
Mizzou BioJoint Lawsuits Settle for $16.2 Million
The University of Missouri has settled lawsuits over knee surgeries for $16.2 million.
Mar 17, 2021
Schivo Acquires Supreme Screw Products Inc.
Schivo Medical, an OEM contract manufacturing partner, acquires Supreme Screw Products.
Mar 17, 2021
U.S. Orthopedic Surgeon Median Salary $500,000/Year
U.S. orthopedic surgeons ranked third highest for median salary in 2020 at $500,000 per year.
Mar 15, 2021
HD LifeSciences Grows Patent Portfolio
HD LifeSciences expands its patent portfolio with its patent for 3D lattice structures for implants.
Mar 15, 2021
NuVasive Acquires Simplify Medical
NuVasive acquires Simplify Medical and adds the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc to its portfolio.
Mar 15, 2021
OLIF Focused Spinal Implant Startup Raises £2.2 Million
UK-based Axis Spine Technologies raises £2.2 million to help launch the Axis-ALIF in the U.S.
Mar 8, 2021
Ranfac and Endocellutions Form Cervos Medical
Ranfac + Endocellutions = Cervos Medical, focused on surgical and orthobiologic devices.
Mar 8, 2021
Orthopaedic Implant Company Partners With IPG
Orthopaedic Implant and IPG Integrated Surgical form partnership to provide better/lower cost patient care.
Mar 8, 2021
Introducing Spire Orthopedic Partners
Meet Spire Orthopedic Partners, a newly formed orthopedic and spine practice management company.
Mar 8, 2021
Mainstay Medical Expands Thanks to $108 Million Equity Financing
Mainstay Medical raises $108 million equity financing to expand its market and post-market studies/research.
Mar 5, 2021
Vafa Jamali New CEO of…Zimmer Biomet’s “StayTuned”
Industry veteran Vafa Jamili is named CEO of Zimmer Biomet spin-off spine and dental business—NewCo.
Feb 25, 2021
Looking Good! Alphatec’s New Headquarters
Alphatec has a new facility…and the cadaver lab is visible through floor-to-ceiling windows from the lobby!
Feb 25, 2021
Dr. Saif Rathore Joins IncludeHealth’s Medical Advisory Board
IncludeHealth adds medical data analytics executive Saif Rathore, M.D., Ph.D. to its Medical Advisory Board.
Feb 18, 2021
A Look Into Zimmer Biomet’s Spine and Dental Spin Off
Zimmer Biomet spins off spine and dental businesses and forms a new publicly traded company called “NewCo.” What do analysts think? Read on.
Feb 17, 2021
Orthopedic Surgeon Sues Arthrex Over Royalties
Retired orthopedic surgeon Stephen S. Burkhart, M.D., sues Arthrex over a royalties dispute.
Feb 15, 2021
Bioventus Goes Public, Raises $119 Million
Bioventus is now a public company trading 8.0 million shares on NASDAQ under the symbol BVS.
Feb 15, 2021
Joe DiPaolo New CEO of The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey
New Jersey’s Orthopedic Institute hires Joe DiPaolo, a long-time health care executive, as new CEO.
Feb 12, 2021
Department of Justice Recovers More Than $2.2 Billion in 2020
Department of Justice scores a big $2.2 billion plus recovery in 2020 fraud/false claims and judgments.
Feb 8, 2021
What Is the Future of Telehealth? New Report Has Data
New report tracks the increase in telehealth/telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 8, 2021
Dr. David Godfried Joins NY-Based South Island Orthopedics
South Island Orthopedics, Cedarhurst, New York, welcomes Dr. David Godfried to serve pediatric patients.
Feb 8, 2021
HD LifeSciences Names Patrick O’Donnell President and CEO
Patrick O’Donnell is the new President and CEO of spinal interbody fusion device company HD LifeSciences.
Feb 8, 2021
GOeasy and PeekMed Announce Artificial Intelligence Deal
New deal to promote artificial intelligence-based pre-operative planning formed by GOeasy and Braga.
Feb 8, 2021
Introducing eCential Robotics
eCential Robotics, formerly Surgivisio, receives nearly €100 million in financing. The company plans “…to become a major player in the transformation from traditional surgery to digital and robotic surgery, a field that is experiencing significant growth.”
Feb 4, 2021
Nine Key Insights From CMS’ Health Care Spending Actuarial Report
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sent shock waves through the American health care system. While elective procedures came to a standstill, hospitals and other facilities had to increase spending to account for COVID-19 patients.
Feb 3, 2021
ZILRETTA Beats Analysts’ Projections
Flexion Therapeutics 4Q20 net sales beat analysts’ estimates and hires a chief business officer.
Jan 27, 2021
Ortho Digital Health Company Raises $300 Million
Hinge health, raises over $300 million Series D funding. Co-Founder and CEO Dan Perez says: “This new capital will propel our mission to provide a digital first clinic that overcomes significant barriers people face to accessing effective, quality health care.”
Jan 25, 2021
Modernizing Medicine Acquires Orthopedic EHR Company
Exscribe, Inc., an orthopedic electronic health records vendor has been acquired by Modernizing Medicine.
Jan 22, 2021
Leading Ortho Digital Health Firm Adds Chief Clinical Officer
Anang Chokshi bringing expertise in digital healthcare to IncludeHealth as its Chief Clinical Officer.
Jan 22, 2021
Cartilage Society Wins Again at Court of Appeals
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction wins its appeal in suit against former management company.
Jan 22, 2021
Theradaptive Closes $6.2 Million Series A Investment Round
Theradaptive, Inc. closes a $6.2 million Series A funding round to accelerate clinical trials in 2022.
Jan 21, 2021
Here Come Smart Implants
Stryker buys OrthoSensor to enhance its product line of smart orthopedic implants. New intraoperative sensors, wearable, and smart implants provide better patient care across Stryker’s joint replacement business.
Jan 20, 2021
$150 Million Spine and Orthopedic Hospital Is Coming to Colorado
Penrose-St. Francis Health brings Colorado Springs a new $150 million spine and orthopedics hospital.
Jan 18, 2021
Merger Update for Largest Colorado Orthopedic and Spine Group
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies/Front Range Orthopedics & Spine form largest Colorado ortho group.
Jan 15, 2021
OrthoCincy Expands With Ninth Location
OrthoCincy adds ninth location in Kenwood, Ohio.
Jan 15, 2021
Orthopedic Surgeon Sues Wright Medical for Patent Infringement
Wright Medical sued again alleging “’293 Patent” infringement by Arthrodesis Technology/Rama Chadran.
Jan 14, 2021
Survey Reveals That Ortho Surgeon Salaries Have Dropped
Orthopedic surgeons’ salaries dropped significantly from 2018 to 2019 according to LocumTenens.com 2020 Orthopedic Surgery Salary Survey.
Jan 14, 2021
Important Changes Announced at CMS
): CMS ends 2020 with important changes to inpatient only list and approved 5 pass through device applications.
Jan 12, 2021
OrthoPediatrics Expands to United Kingdom
OrthoPediatrics has introduced two systems to the UK—Pediatric Nailing Platform|FEMUR (PNP|FEMUR) and ApiFix.
Jan 11, 2021
DJO Acquires LiteCure Laser Therapy
DJO adds an innovative technology using laser therapy to treat pain—LiteCure, now LightForce Therapy Laser.
Jan 8, 2021
Top Wall Street Research Team Makes ZBH #1 Pick for 2021
Zimmer Biomet is #1 pick for 2021 by Needham’s top analysts.
Dec 28, 2020
What a Way to End the Year in DC!
And, just to make the end of the year interesting, if not chaotic…
Dec 28, 2020
Dr. Tim Micek Joins MercyOne Clinton Medical Center
Orthopedic specialist Dr. Tim Micek joins MercyOne Clinton Medical Center serving parts of Iowa and Illinois.
Dec 22, 2020
7 Springs Orthopedics Launches 10th Orthopedic Clinic
Middle Tennessee now has more options with the opening of 7 Springs Orthopedics 10th clinic.
Dec 22, 2020
Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics and OSMC Announce Merger
Kansas City area Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Consultants (OSMC) merge.
Dec 21, 2020
Exactech Acquires Muvr Labs
Exactech buys Muvr Labs for its wearable/communication solutions to remotely monitor patients’ recovery.
Dec 18, 2020
Spine Surgeon Dr. Stanley Gertzbein Joins Valley View
Non-operative spine surgeon Stanley Gertzbein, M.D., FRCS(C), joins the Spine Center at Valley View.
Dec 18, 2020
Appeals Court Upholds $112 Million Verdict Against Medtronic
Dr. Rick Sasso wins $112 million in appeals court for royalties lawsuit against Medtronic.
Dec 17, 2020
Curiteva Raises $20.5 Million in Funding Round
Spinal device company, Curiteva, Inc., closed its Series A private funding around with $20.5 million.
Dec 14, 2020
New Strategic Capital Firm Launched in Orthopedics
Castleford Capital and US Orthopedic Alliance form new ortho management company—USOA Strategic Capital.
Dec 10, 2020
Zimmer Biomet Acquires A&E Medical for $250 Million
Zimmer Biomet adds A&E Medical, which creates and manufactures sternal closure devices, to its portfolio.
Dec 9, 2020
Changes to Physician Self-Referral Regulations Coming in 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued final revised rules for the “Stark Law.”
Dec 9, 2020
Hand and Wrist Surgeon Dr. Michael Potter Joins ValleyOrtho
Michael Potter, M.D., hand and wrist surgeon, joins Colorado-based ValleyOrtho team at Valley View.
Dec 9, 2020
Pennsylvania Welcomes $6.7 Million Outpatient Surgery Center
New $6.7 million, 14,500 square foot King of Prussia Surgery Center caters to orthopedic patients.
Dec 4, 2020
Exactech, Bodycad Team up for Reflex Uni™ Knee
Bodycad and Exactech have entered an exclusive U.S. distribution contract for Bodycad’s Reflex Uni™ knee.
Dec 3, 2020
Sports Doc Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Patients
William Vollmar, a former Lancaster County sports medicine doctor, has pled to assaulting his patients.
Dec 3, 2020
Dr. Jaume to Lead New Orthopedic Surgical Practice
Francisco Jaume, D.O. became lead orthopedist to Yavapai Regional Medical Group in Prescott, Arizona area.
Dec 3, 2020
2020 Record Year for Regenerative Medicine Financing
In the first three quarters 2020, investors put a record $15.9 billion financing into regenerative medicine.
Nov 30, 2020
Renowned Spinal Neurosurgeon Dr. John Collis Dies at 89
Spinal field pioneer, Dr. John S. Collis, Jr., died at home November 10, 2020 at age 89.
Nov 30, 2020
Ortho Is Bigger in Texas; New Group Practice Announced
Newly formed OrthoLoneStar combines six Texas-based group practices into one and plans more expansion.
Nov 30, 2020
Japan Based Olympus Buys France Based FH ORTHO
Olympus Corporation announced its acquisition of FH ORTHO SAS to expanding its portfolio and distribution.
Nov 27, 2020
Medtronic Completes Its Seventh Acquisition of 2020
Medtronic completed its 90% acquisition of the Medicrea International primarily for its UNiD™ platform.
Nov 27, 2020
Safe Orthopaedics Breaks Ground on Expansion
Safe Orthopaedics to expand its innovation/industrial center and add an integrated production unit.
Nov 17, 2020
Former Ortho Surgeon Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft Scheme
Former orthopedic surgeon, Spyros Panos, pleads guilty to new fraud and identity theft charges.
Nov 17, 2020
Implanet Signs Mexico Distribution Agreement
Implanet receives Mexico’s COFEPRIS approval of its spinal products and signs distribution contract.
Nov 17, 2020
DJO Global to Buy Part of Stryker’s Extremity Business
To satisfy FTC, DJO Global to acquire Stryker’s ankle replacement and finger joint implant business.
Nov 16, 2020
Landmark Study: 1st Visual Biofilm Evidence From “Aseptic” Surgery
For the first time, a study has shown visual evidence of biofilm during “aseptic” revision spine surgery.
Nov 12, 2020
Florida Spine & Joint Institute and GEICO Settle Dispute
Florida Spine & Joint Institute (FSJI) and GEICO settle dispute over intentional interference and defamation.
Nov 10, 2020
Premera Blue Cross Pays Big Money to Resolve HIPAA Investigation
Premera Blue Cross’ 2014 cyber-attack costs company $6.85 million in potential HIPAA violations fines.
Nov 6, 2020
Rondi Rabuse Joins ONS as Its First Chief Value Officer
Rondi Rabuse joins Connecticut-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists as its first Chief Value Officer.
Nov 5, 2020
Spinal Cord Stim Company Nevro vs. Boston Scientific
Potential speedy resolution for Nevro Corp. versus Boston Scientific patent litigation.
Nov 4, 2020
CHSPSC Pays $2.3 Million to Resolve HIPAA Investigation
Community Health Systems, Inc. management company (CHSPSC, LLC) pays $2.3 million due to 2014 cyber-attack.
Nov 2, 2020
Cyber Attack Targets Central Florida Orthopedic Patients
Former DJO independent distributor, central Florida’s All Pro Sports, a victim of cyber-attack via phishing.
Nov 2, 2020
CaseCTRL Delivers a Surgical Case Management Platform
New surgical case management platform, CaseCTRL, launched by Medovate Technologies.
Oct 29, 2020
HOPCo Acquires Stryker Performance Solutions Platform
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company adds Stryker Performance Solutions platform to its portfolio.
Oct 27, 2020
VSS Capital Partners Invests in Podiatry Growth Partners
Podiatry Growth Partners invested in by VSS Capital Partners due to strong demand for podiatry treatment.
Oct 16, 2020
Avail Medsystems Raises $100 Million in Series B Funding
Avail Medsystems, Inc. completes a $100 million Series B funding round.
Oct 14, 2020
Court Dismisses Surgeon’s Antitrust Suit Against ABOS
Bruce E. Ellison, M.D.’s complaint against the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inc. dismissed.
Oct 14, 2020
Dr. Pevny and Dr. Purnell Join New ValleyOrtho Office
Drs. Purnell and Pevny join Valley View Hospital at its new ValleyOrtho location in Aspen, Colorado.
Oct 14, 2020
IMED Surgical Files Federal Lawsuit Over External Fixation System
IMED Surgical files a federal lawsuit against Orthex, et al., over an external fixation system/software.
Oct 14, 2020
Northwestern Medicine Adds Three Locations
Northwestern Medicine, in DeKalb, Illinois, adds three locations via Midwest Orthopaedic Institute.
Oct 12, 2020
Total Joint Orthopedics Announces Partnership With THINK Surgical
Total Joint Orthopedics and THINK Surgical are partnering on new technology for knee surgery.
Oct 8, 2020
Smith & Nephew Buys Integra’s Extremities Business for $240 Million
Integra LifeSciences selling extremity orthopedic business to Smith & Nephew for $240 million.
Oct 8, 2020
Smith+Nephew Joins Forces With Avail Medsystems
Smith+Nephew and Avail Medsystems join forces to provide remote operating room services to providers.
Oct 7, 2020
ONS Partners With Orthopedic Associates of Middletown
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists’ new partnership increases coverage in New York City/Greenwich.
Oct 6, 2020
Leading Private Equity Firm Backs Ortho Practices
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center receives funding to form U.S. Orthopedic Partners.
Oct 2, 2020
Orthofix and Neo Medical Announce Partnership
Orthofix and Neo Medical form new partnership to develop and market single-use spinal solutions.
Sep 30, 2020
Athens Orthopedic Pays $1.5 Million to Resolve HIPAA Allegations
HIPAA allegations cost Athens Orthopedics $1.5 million due to a 2016 cybersecurity breach.
Sep 30, 2020
Max Painter Joins Camber Spine as Global VP
Camber Spine introduces Max Painter as new global vice president of sales and marketing.
Sep 24, 2020
Florida Orthopedic Surgeon Continues Litigation
Florida orthopedic surgeon dismisses one lawsuit and files another against Orlando Health.
Sep 23, 2020
Biorez Raises $3.5 Million and Launches New Website
New Series Seed financing and new company web site for Biorez, Inc.
Sep 22, 2020
Alphatec Has Partial Victory in Court Battle With NuVasive
Pat Miles and Alphatec get partial victory in legal battle with NuVasive.
Sep 21, 2020
HOPCo Adds Renowned Industry Vet David Floyd to Board
Industry veteran David Floyd joins HOPco’s board of directors.
Sep 8, 2020
Ascension and HOPCo Announce Partnership
Ascension, a Catholic healthcare system, and HOPco announce a partnership to serve north Florida.
Aug 31, 2020
Advanced Prosthetics System Enters North America
Adapttech and Cascade Orthopedic Supply announce a partnership to distribute INSIGHT in North America.
Aug 31, 2020
Missouri Surgeon and Kansas Distributor Plead Guilty to Kickbacks
Spine surgeon and distributor settle with Department of Justice on kickback scheme.
Aug 27, 2020
Working From Home May Be Hazardous to Your Back and Joints
Working from home hazardous to your health? Back and joint pain increases when working remotely.
Aug 19, 2020
Spine Surgeon Sues Emory Healthcare and Surgeon for Defamation
Spine surgeon and Emory Healthcare sued by a spine surgeon for defamation and other claims.
Aug 19, 2020
New Study Provides Surgery Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic
As restrictions ease and surgeries resume, ICM issued guidelines to minimize the spreading of COVID-19.
Aug 14, 2020
Aetna Attempts to Shut Down ConforMIS Lawsuit
Aetna battles with ConforMIS over denial of claims for the use of customized total knee implants.
Aug 11, 2020
Vilex Acquires DT MedTech and Total Ankle Replacement System
Vilex acquires DT MedTech, which includes the Hintermann Series System™ Total Ankle Replacement.
Aug 11, 2020
Vizient and WishBone Medical Team Up
Good news—WishBone and Vizient team up to provide implants for orthopedic pediatric patients.
Aug 10, 2020
CurvaFix Closes $10.75M in Series B and Adds to BOD
New board members and $10.75 million Series B funding for CurvaFix.
Jul 31, 2020
Medtronic to Acquire Medicrea
One of the biggest healthcare companies in the world, Medtronic plc, has agreed to acquire Medicrea®.
Jul 27, 2020
This Product’s Sales INCREASED During Pandemic
Despite decrease in elective surgeries, Flexion’s ZILRETTA net sales increased in recent quarter.
Jul 27, 2020
KAHTNU Surgical Lands $2.15 Million in Funding and Partnership
KAHTNU Surgical announces a Series A funding and a new partnership with Ortho Consulting Group Ltd.
Jul 24, 2020
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Reports Email Hack
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System suffered a cyber-attack potentially exposing personal data.
Jul 23, 2020
Bioventus Announces $15 Million Equity Investment in CartiHeal
CartiHeal receives a $15 million equity investment from Bioventus for Agili-C.
Jul 23, 2020
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company Appoints Alan Hoops to BOD
Healthcare veteran Alan Hoops joins Board of Directors at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company.
Jul 22, 2020
$72.3 Million Settles DOJ vs Ortho Clinic Case
Oklahoma orthopedic clinics and physicians settle DOJ False Claims Act for $72.3 million.
Jul 22, 2020
CorinConnect: The Future of Orthopedics – Part I
Corin Group has unveiled its visionary and updated CorinConnect™ software platform.
Jul 15, 2020
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Victim of Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attack hits Florida Orthopaedic Institute patient personal data.
Jul 14, 2020
OS1 Holdings Opens First of 15 Urgent Care Orthopedic Clinics
OS1 Holdings opens first OS1 Sports Injury Clinic in Alabama with 14 more planned in the future.
Jul 6, 2020
Fort Worth Orthopedist Indicted for Healthcare Fraud
Texas orthopedist Mark Kuper, D.O. going to trial for Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE fraud.
Jul 6, 2020
Force Therapeutics Launches Force Intelligent Care Plan
Force Therapeutics announced its new remote Force Intelligent Care Plan.
Jul 6, 2020
Employees Save Spine Company Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Augmedics’ employees raises $4 million to help launch xvision Spine System during COVID-19.
Jun 29, 2020
Venops Announces Instant Check for LEIE Compliance
Venops new service, Instant Check, saves members time and money checking for LEIEs.
Jun 25, 2020
Merger Creates Largest Colorado Orthopedic and Spine Group
Colorado orthopedic groups, OCR and FROC, agree to merge effective October 1, 2020.
Jun 24, 2020
Winning Submissions Announced for “OrthoChallenge”
OrthoChallenge winners address orthopedic patients’ needs due to delayed surgeries.
Jun 24, 2020
Clearing Ortho Surgery Backlog Could Take a Year or More
New study estimates 86 weeks to clear elective surgery backlog due to 12-week COVID-19 disruption.
Jun 18, 2020
Ortho Digital Care Trend Takes Big Step Forward
Online exercise therapy and wearable sensors company, Hinge Health, partners with Consortium Health Plans.
Jun 17, 2020
Professor and Orthopedic Surgeon David C. Cottrell, II ‘s Passing
David C. Cottrell, II, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and professor, died at age 87 on June 5.
Jun 17, 2020
After 11,000 Resumes, James Has Advice for Ortho Job Seekers
Professional resume writer, Laurie J. James, offers advice for job hunters during COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 17, 2020
ORP Surgical Sues Stryker
Sour grapes after almost 20-year business relationship between ORP Surgical and Stryker?
Jun 12, 2020
Surgeon Frank Gray, M.D., 78, Passes Away
Dr. Gray, a retired orthopedic surgeon and a classical pianist, passes away at age 78.
Jun 12, 2020
Nextremity Solutions Expanding, Adding 111 Jobs
Warsaw, Indiana-based orthopedic device company Nextremity Solutions Inc. has announced plans to create up to 111 new jobs by the end of 2024. Such growth would represent a near quintupling from its current 24 associates. It will commence hiring for the new positions over the coming months. New positions will in both the product development […]
Jun 11, 2020
How Much Are Orthopedic Surgeons Paid?
Medscape survey shows dramatic impact of COVID-19 on physicians’ pay and bonuses.
Jun 11, 2020
Historic Pandemics and Strategies for Orthopedists
Researchers provide an overview of COVID-19, historic pandemics and provide guidance for physicians.
Jun 11, 2020
Blue Shield of California Sued Over coflex Denial
A California woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield) on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, alleging the insurance provider wrongfully denied claims for the use of a specific device to treat spinal stenosis. Representing Kathryn Segalle and the class, law firm Gianelli & Morris filed suit in […]
Jun 8, 2020
NuVasive to Offer $400 Million of 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes
San Diego-based NuVasive, Inc. has announced that it intends to offer $400 million in 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2023. This offering will be made to qualified institutional buyers only. NuVasive will grant these initial purchasers a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $50 million of the convertible senior notes. NuVasive made the […]
Jun 8, 2020
Aetna’s Denial of ConforMIS Implants Results in Suit
ConforMIS, Inc. and John Michael Schaub, have sued Aetna, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna) alleging that Aetna wrongfully denied claims for the use of customized total knee implants for knee replacement patients. Plaintiffs claim that Aetna violated its duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). According to the complaint, Aetna, a […]
Jun 8, 2020
Renowned Orthopedic Oncologist John Makley Dies of COVID Complications
Titan in orthopedics, John Thomas Makley, M.D., died April 23, 2020, due to COVID-19 complications.
Jun 5, 2020
ConforMIS Settles Patent Disputes With Zimmer for $9.6 Million
ConforMIS has entered into an agreement with Zimmer Biomet to resolve all existing patent disputes.
Jun 4, 2020
The Remarkable John Barrett: Creative Ortho Problem Solving
John Barrett grew up to become a successful medical device entrepreneur.
Jun 4, 2020
Wells Fargo Reports Now Is the Time to Buy Ortho
Wells Fargo analysts have identified a new phase COVID-19 and are recommending “buy” orthopedic names…
Jun 1, 2020
Implanet to Sell MADISON Total Knee Implant
Implanet recently entered into negotiations to sell its MADISON™ total knee implants platform.
Jun 1, 2020
Orlin & Cohen Group Acquires Healthcare Associates in Medicine
Orlin & Cohen Group, an affiliate of Northwell Health, acquired Healthcare Associates in Medicine.
May 29, 2020
Conventus Agrees to Acquire Flower Orthopedics
Conventus Orthopaedics has signed an agreement to acquire Flower Orthopedics, a provider of sterile-packaged foot and ankle implants, allografts, and diabetic wound care solutions.
May 22, 2020
Surgeon Termination for Medicare Fraud Settlement Upheld
In 2014, Dr. Jurenovich was sued for Medicare fraud, settled the case and loss his staff privileges…
May 22, 2020
The Urgent Case for Pedicle Screw Guards
A recent level II clinical study compared bacterial presence on surgical pedicle screws with and without guards and found that current standard surgical handling of screws increases bacterial presence and thus risk of spinal surgical site infection.
May 18, 2020
Novel Extremities Repair Technology Lands $9.3 Million in Funding
Norfolk Virginia-based Embody, Inc., a medical device company focused on soft tissue repair, has closed a $9.3 million Series A funding round. The financing was led by Litigit LLC, with participation from Cultivate(MD) and 757 Angels. Founded in 2014, Embody is developing a “next generation regenerative platform for the repair of tendon and ligament injuries.” […]
May 18, 2020
Surgeon Pays $1.75 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations
Jeffrey R. Carlson, M.D. of Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle with the government regarding his interactions with Massachusetts-based SpineFrontier, Inc. and Impartial Medical Experts, LLC (IME). As part of the settlement agreement, Dr. Carlson admitted that after federal health care programs paid him, he received consulting payments from SpineFrontier […]
May 8, 2020
ATEC Calls Off EOS imaging Acquisition
Carlsbad, California-based Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) has terminated its agreement to acquire EOS imaging, SA due to the ongoing market effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On February 26, 2020, medical device company Alphatec Holdings entered into an agreement to acquire EOS imaging for a purchase price of up to $88 million, plus $33.9 million retirement […]
May 2, 2020
Arthrex Asks Supreme Court to Stop Retroactive Patent Reviews
Naples, Florida-based Arthrex, Inc. is challenging the legality of retroactive patent reviews in the United States Supreme Court. The dispute involves an Arthrex patent that was litigated in court and disputed before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The patent in question, U.S. Patent No. 8,821,541, “explained how to make a suture anchor with […]
Apr 30, 2020
Carestream Increases Production of Mobile Imaging Systems
Healthcare needs have grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic and Carestream Health has responded with increased production of its mobile diagnostic imaging systems. The need for X-rays has grown as chest X-rays are being performed in suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. To aid hospitals and urgent care centers, Carestream is expanding its production of its […]
Apr 30, 2020
Corin Resets 2020 Goals and Retains All Employees
Cirencester, UK-based Corin Group PLC has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by announcing that it was setting a new 2020 goal and retaining all employees at full pay. Corin, an orthopedic company, has nearly 900 employees globally. In a recent press release, Corin announced that it would not be laying off employees due to COVID-19. […]
Apr 27, 2020
AMA, AHA, ANA Urge Americans to #StayHome
The American Medical Association (AMA), American Hospital Association (AHA), and American Nurses Association (ANA) released a letter to the American public urging “all people to stay home.” As cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise, governors and city officials are ordering their residents to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19. […]
Apr 21, 2020
Florida Spine and Joint Institute Sue Geico for Over $750,000
Florida Spine & Joint Institute (FSJI) have sued Geico for over $750,000, alleging intentional interference with contractual relations and defamation. FSJI claims that Geico refused to reimburse FSJI for personal injury protection (PIP) benefits coverage and that Geico disseminated false statements concerning FSJI’s business practices. FSJI claims that Geico wrongfully denied claims for reimbursement that […]
Apr 17, 2020
AMA Provides Volunteer Guide During COVID-19
The American Medical Association (AMA) has provided a volunteer guide for physicians and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide provides resources for those who want to help their community and information on third-party resources for volunteer matching. The following states have requested COVID-19 volunteers and are providing registration sites: California, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, […]
Apr 17, 2020
Autoclavable, Reusable Titanium 3D-printed N95 Respirator
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the innovators at Theken found a way to pivot and help—developing reusable, autoclavable, titanium 3D-printed N95 respirators.
Apr 15, 2020
Flexion Licenses Extended Release Corticosteroid for China
Burlington, Massachusetts-based Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. has signed an exclusive license agreement with Hong Kong Tainuo Pharma Ltd. (HK Tainuo) and Jiangsu Tainuo Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Jiangsu Tainuo) for the development and commercialization of ZILRETTA® in greater China. The agreement covers mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Per the agreement terms, Flexion will receive an […]
Apr 15, 2020
Extended Release Corticosteroid for Knee OA Pain
With tens of thousands of elective knee arthroplasty surgeries delayed and not likely to be re-scheduled until sometime between June and September, demand for interim knee pain relief is off the charts. One of the most important innovations in pain management—an extended release corticosteroid that can provide as much as 90-day relief for osteoarthritis (OA) […]
Apr 14, 2020
OrthoPediatrics Acquires ApiFix
Warsaw, Indiana-based OrthoPediatrics Corp., a pediatric orthopedics company, has announced its acquisition of ApiFix Ltd., a motion-preservation scoliosis correction company with facilities in Misgav, Israel and Boston, Massachusetts. OrthoPediatrics purchased ApiFix for 934,768 shares of stock, $2 million cash at closing, with additional milestone payments and an earnout over four years. Over the next four […]
Apr 13, 2020
COVID Interrupting Clinical Trials, Like This One
Burlington, Massachusetts-based Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. has suspended its active clinical trials in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided clinical trial guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic. Based upon this guidance, Flexion Therapeutics has temporarily suspended its phase 2 trial assessing the effectiveness of ZILRETTA® in […]
Apr 9, 2020
AMA Alarmed at Lack of Healthcare Worker Protection
The American Medical Association (AMA) is raising the alarm that there is a dangerous lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for physicians and frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and urges the U.S. Government to take immediate action. Healthcare workers across the United States are exhausting themselves and their resources responding to COVID-19. Their […]
Apr 9, 2020
Survey of Orthopedic/Spine Surgeons During COVID-19
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis has caused a sharp decline in orthopedic/spine surgery. Canaccord Genuity Analyst Kyle Rose surveyed 50 orthopedic/spine surgeons to assess COVID-19’s impact on treatment and practice viability. Rose expected most of those surveyed to report that orthopedic procedures had been delayed. The survey results supported this hypothesis. A […]
Apr 9, 2020
CurvaFix Appoints Trevor Moody and Jeffrey Rydin to Board
Bellevue, Washington-based CurvaFix, Inc., has appointed two new members to its board of directors, Trevor Moody and Jeffrey Rydin. Moody has over 25 years of medical technology experience. He is currently “a partner at M.H. Carnegie & Co., an Australian private equity and venture capital firm,” and president of TM Strategic Advisors LLC, a management […]
Apr 9, 2020
Ex-Office Manager Claims Ortho Surgeon Framed Her
Did an orthopedic surgeon frame his ex-girlfriend and office manager for embezzlement, or did she steal from him and then try to smear his reputation with false claims?
Apr 7, 2020
ResMart and Solvay Expand Distribution Partnership
Solvay S.A. has announced that Fort Worth, Texas-based ResMart, LLC will take over its medical grade polymers’ North American distribution. ResMart has been distributing several of Solvay’s polymers throughout North America for the past five years. Under the new distribution agreement, ResMart will also be allowed to distribute Solvay’s Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) compounds. ResMart is […]
Apr 6, 2020
OrthoPediatrics Named Best Place to Work in Indiana
The Best Companies Group (BCG) and Indiana Chamber of Commerce have named OrthoPediatrics Corp., a company focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics, one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This is the fourth time OrthoPediatrics has been honored with this award. OrthoPediatrics President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Throdahl stated, “We are honored to […]
Apr 6, 2020
Orthofix Acquires FITBONE Limb Lengthening System
Medical device company Orthofix Medical Inc. has acquired FITBONE® and associated assets for $18 million in cash and a manufacturing supply contract with developer Wittenstein SE. FITBONE is a lengthening nail for femur and tibia bones that can be surgically implanted through a minimally invasive procedure. The distraction process is managed through an external telemetry […]
Apr 2, 2020
ATEC to Acquire EOS imaging for Nearly $122 Million
Spinal implant manufacturer Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC) has entered into an agreement to acquire EOS imaging, SA, for a purchase price of up to $88 million, plus $33.9 million retirement of debt, in a combination of cash and equity. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020. EOS imaging is an […]
Apr 2, 2020
AMA’s COVID-19 Guidance for Retired Physicians
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, so too does the need for medical care providers. As the number of patients rises, many physicians who are over the age of 65 will be providing care to patients. In some areas, physicians are even coming out of retirement to do what they can to help […]
Apr 2, 2020
Sasso v Medtronic Remanded to State Court
A federal judge has ruled that a royalties suit against Medtronic does not raise an issue of patent law and should be remanded to state court. The lawsuit arises from a royalties dispute between Rick Sasso, M.D., a spinal surgeon, and Medtronic, a medical device company and spinal implant manufacturer. Dr. Sasso previously licensed spinal […]
Apr 1, 2020
COVID-19 Forces Florida Orthopaedic Institute to Temporarily Close
The largest orthopedic group in Florida temporarily closed all of its locations after one of its physicians tested positive for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Tampa-based Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announced it would close when it was notified that one of its physicians tested positive for COVID-19. The physician worked at both the South Tampa and […]
Apr 1, 2020
Ozark Orthopaedics Data Breach Exposes Over 15,000 Patients
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Ozark Orthopaedics, P.A., has notified patients of a data breach potentially affecting 15,240 patients. Late in 2019, Ozark Orthopaedics noticed “unusual activity” in its email system. After securing its email system, Ozark Orthopaedics investigated the matter and discovered that it stemmed from four employee email accounts. The investigation revealed that “messages and attachments […]
Mar 30, 2020
FDA Gets an Earful Over Metal-on-Metal Implants
At a recent two-day advisory panel meeting, surgeons and patients criticized the FDA for not taking a more proactive approach regarding metal-on-metal implant failures. Over the past several years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged safety concerns surrounding metal-on-metal systems. The purpose of this advisory panel meeting was to provide a forum for […]
Mar 27, 2020
Vitamin D: Too Much of a Good Thing?
A recent Harvard study found evidence that too much vitamin D may have a negative effect on bone density and health. This was, obviously, unexpected. Here are the details and, perhaps as important, raises the question: How much is too much?
Mar 27, 2020
Physician Burnout Rate Is Highest Among Generation X Doctors
A recently released survey indicates that burnout remains a serious challenge for physicians. The Medscape National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report 2020 indicated that 42% of the over 15,000 physicians in more than 29 specialties surveyed were experiencing burnout. This issue has gained increasing media and research attention in recent years, as physician suicide rates […]
Mar 26, 2020
AAOS Has Concerns Over CMS’ Proposed Joint Replacement Rule
On February 20, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to extend and make changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model. In response, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Council on Advocacy released a statement welcoming some changes but also expressing concerns and opposing CJR’s […]
Mar 13, 2020
U.S. Attorney Sues SpineFrontier Over Alleged Kickback Scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts has filed a civil health care fraud complaint against SpineFrontier, Inc. and Impartial Medical Expert, LLC alleging the companies paid over $8 million in kickbacks through sham consulting fees. The United States filed its complaint against SpineFrontier, Inc. (SpineFrontier), Impartial Medical Expert, LLC (IME), MC […]
Mar 13, 2020
The MAGEC Rod Controversy, Implant or Technique?
MAGnetic expansion rods have revolutionized the treatment of early onset scoliosis by significantly reducing the need for repeat surgeries while also cutting costs. But rod fracture rates seem high. Is it the implant or the distraction technique? Aakash Agarwal, Ph.D. says technique. Here’s his study and his reasoning.
Mar 9, 2020
New Investment by Parvizi Surgical Innovation
Parvizi Surgical Innovation, LLC has announced an investment in a development-stage hip replacement surgery device company based in Sydney, Australia, named Navbit Holdings Pty Ltd. Founded in 2015 by Professors Bill and Lynette Walter, Navbit is developing a disposable, single-use surgical device to assist orthopedic surgeons in correctly positioning acetabular cups during hip replacement surgery. […]
Mar 6, 2020
EmCyte Acquires Cellmedix Holdings
EmCyte Corporation has announced the acquisition of all of the assets of Cellmedix Holdings, including the Centrepid Platelet Concentrator system. EmCyte Corporation (EmCyte) is a world leader in platelet rich plasma (PRP) and progenitor stem cell biologics. EmCyte’s acquisition of Cellmedix Holdings LLC’s (Cellmedix) assets greatly expands its intellectual property profile and product development capabilities. […]
Mar 4, 2020
EEOC Sues Yale Hospital Alleging Age/Disability Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) in federal court, charging that YNHH’s requirement that medical staff age 70 and older undergo cognitive testing violates federal anti-discrimination law. The EEOC filed suit under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title […]
Mar 2, 2020
Konica Minolta and RegenLab Ink Distribution Partnership
Konica Minolta Healthcare is partnering with RegenLab USA to distribute RegenLab’s portfolio of bio-injectable products to musculoskeletal, pain management, radiology, and veterinary markets in the United States and Canada. With RegenLab’s portfolio of injectable products, Konica Minolta Healthcare hopes to enhance its UGPro® program which combines ultrasound imaging with targeted therapies and hands-on education to […]
Feb 27, 2020
Tim Corvino, M.D., Is new CEO at Greenwich Based ONS
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), a Greenwich, Connecticut-based provider of orthopedic and neurosurgery services with offices in the New York City area, has named Timothy F. Corvino, M.D., its chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2020. Kohlberg & Company, LLC. (Kohlberg), a private equity firm based in New York, has partnered with ONS on a […]
Feb 18, 2020
Tips to Avoid and Mitigate Ransomware Attacks
In January 2020, healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights at a rate of more than one a day. Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Are you vulnerable? Yes. What can you do? We have answers.
Feb 17, 2020
New Product Digitizes Rehab on ANY Equipment
IncludeHealth, a digital health and performance company, has announced the launch of IncludeConnect—a musculoskeletal technology that brings digital capabilities to any equipment used for rehabilitation, performance training, or general health. IncludeHealth developed IncludeConnect to improve the way providers deliver both care and training. “The platform connects, digitizes, and integrates any piece of strength or cardio […]
Feb 17, 2020
Litiscape Software Allows Physicians to Vet Patients for Litigation Risk
Software that can vet patients for litigation risk AND save you money? Litiscape, the brainchild of a Mayo Clinic med student who scored in the 100th percentile on his MCATs, launched early this year.
Feb 14, 2020
Mizzou BioJoint Lawsuits Continue to Grow
Plaintiffs’ attorneys have filed a motion to consolidate 11 medical malpractice lawsuits—involving 17 different plaintiffs—against the Mizzou BioJoint® Center. The number of claims may continue to rise if additional plaintiffs file suit. The medical malpractice lawsuits began in March 2018 when former patient Daniel Draper filed a lawsuit claiming that he was told if he […]
Feb 13, 2020
Orthopedic Surgeon Gives Whistleblowing a Shot
A very long shot. A Florida orthopedic surgeon filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Orlando Health and three of its subsidiaries alleging the hospital fired him after he performed out-of-network operations and made out-of-network referrals. Ayman Daouk, M.D., on behalf of himself, the United States of America, and the State of Florida sued Orlando Health, Physician […]
Feb 3, 2020
Apology Laws for Physicians? Yes, Really.
Should medical professionals say “I’m sorry”? Learn about Apology Laws and how they can affect potential medical malpractice suits.
Feb 3, 2020
LimaCorporate Opens R&I and Advanced Testing Lab
Global medical device company LimaCorporate has announced the official opening of its Research and Innovation Center (R&I Center) and the Advanced Laboratory for Testing and Analysis (ATLAs). The new facilities, which cover over 1,000-square meters (or over 10,750 square feet), are located in the company headquarters campus in San Daniele del Friuli, Udine, Italy. The […]
Feb 3, 2020
OrthoPediatrics Sells Vilex Adult Device Business
OrthoPediatrics Corp. recently announced its sale of the adult product line, Vilex, to Squadron Capital LLC for $25 million. OrthoPediatrics acquired Vilex in Tennessee, Inc. and Orthex, LLC, together known as Vilex, this past June. OrthoPediatrics paid $60 million, consisting of $50 million in cash and $10 million in stock. The transaction was partially financed […]
Jan 27, 2020
Stephen Wohlert, Ph.D. New VP at Miach Orthopaedics
Miach Orthopaedics, Inc., a Westborough, Massachusetts-based surgical implant company, recently announced a new Vice President of Manufacturing, Stephen Wohlert, Ph.D. Dr. Wohlert will lead Miach Orthopaedics’s manufacturing and platform innovation efforts for the Bridge-Enhanced® ACL Repair (BEAR®) Implant, an investigational device designed for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair. Dr. Wohlert brings more than 15 years […]
Jan 24, 2020
Agnesian HealthCare Pays $10 million to Settle Whistleblower Case
Wisconsin-based Agnesian HealthCare and its affiliated physician group paid $10 million to the federal government and the state of Wisconsin to settle a whistleblower case alleging illegal kickbacks. In 2014, plaintiff Clark Searle, M.D., filed the lawsuit under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act. Dr. Seale, an employee of Agnesian […]
Jan 22, 2020
How Athletes Respond to Extended Release Corticosteroids
Aging pro-sports athletes Mike Eruzione (Minnesota Hockey), Solomon Wilcots (NFL free safety), Rod Woodson (NFL defensive back), and Chris Dickerson (professional body builder) took the stage to talk about intra-articular injections for osteoarthritis knee pain at the 2019 OSET meeting. Very interesting insights.
Jan 16, 2020
DePuy Synthes Partners With AI Leader, Zebra Medical Vision
Orthopedic giant DePuy Synthes and medical imaging startup Zebra Medical Vision based in Kibbutz Shefayim, Israel, have announced a global agreement to develop and commercialize a three-dimensional imaging technology for use in orthopedic surgery. Zebra Medical’s technology is an affordable, radiation-free 3D imaging system that eliminates the needs for MRI or CT imaging in pre-surgical […]
Jan 14, 2020
Banner Health Agrees to Pay $6 Million for Data Breach
Phoenix-based Banner Health has agreed to pay $6 million to victims of its 2016 data breach. Banner Health will pay an additional $2.9 million for legal costs. The settlement will allow breach victims to submit reimbursement claims for expenses incurred by the breach. For ordinary expenses, the reimbursement is capped at $500 per victim. For […]
Jan 14, 2020
Four Patients Sue DCH Health System After Ransomware Attack
Four patients filed a lawsuit against DCH Health System after a ransomware attack shut down DCH Health System’s three hospitals to all but critical patients and exposed patients’ private information. The four patients filed suit against DCH Healthcare Authority d/b/a DCH Health System in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama […]
Jan 6, 2020
Groundbreaking BMP-2 Based Trauma Product in the Works
Boston-based biotechnology company Theradaptive, Inc. and Japanese orthopedic biologic company ORTHOREBIRTH Co. Ltd. have announced an exclusive license agreement to develop and market a product called THX-14. The product is composed of Theradaptive’s proprietary material-binding biologic, Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (tBMP-2) and ORTHOREBIRTH’s 510K-approved void-filling material ReBOSSIS. If approved, THX-14 will be a groundbreaking product, […]
Jan 2, 2020
ControlRad Adds 5 Executives to Leadership Team
ControlRad, Inc., a privately held medical technology company, has announced the addition of five executives to its leadership team. The Atlanta-based firm develops products that reduce patients’ and healthcare professionals’ radiation exposure from fluoroscopically guided procedures. The announcement coincides with the company’s increased commercialization of ControlRad Trace, an FDA-cleared technology, which reduces radiation exposure during […]
Jan 2, 2020
Victims Can Sue Ortho Clinics if Data Hacked
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that the victims of a data breach at an orthopedic clinic may sue the clinic for damages. Georgia’s highest court concluded that “the plaintiffs’ negligence claim should not have been dismissed” and “the injury the plaintiffs allege that they have suffered is legally cognizable.” This ruling reverses the Georgia […]
Dec 30, 2019
Randy Theken’s New Company and Return to Orthopedics
Randy Theken, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern orthopedics has returned, in a big way. Here is what he is up to now. And here is what he’s been doing since he sold his Theken Spine, Theken Disc, and Therics to Integra LifeSciences in 2009. You will be amazed and inspired. Welcome back Randy. We missed you.
Dec 30, 2019
Fifth Circuit Rules ACA’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional
On December 18, 2019, in a two-to-one decision, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional. The three judges on the panel were Carolyn Dineen King, Jennifer Walker Elrod, and Kurt D. Engelhardt. Judge Elrod wrote the […]
Dec 24, 2019
Trainer Rx Now RecoveryOne, Raises $12M, Announces New Leadership
Walnut Creek, California-based Trainer Rx has changed its name to RecoveryOne, raised $12 million and expanded the number of executives in the C-suite. Trainer Rx, founded in 2014, is a leader in musculoskeletal recovery. The company hopes that this name change will signify both expansion and a focus shift “to align with health plans and […]
Dec 24, 2019
The Hardest Decision Any Spine Surgeon Has to Make
Removing a spinal implant is literally the last thing a surgeon ever wants to do. But, in cases of late onset surgical site infection, it may be the only thing to do. Important new research from Agarwal’s lab at the University of Toledo presents critical evidence that there is really no debate…the implant has to go. Here are the details.
Dec 24, 2019
The System Is Sick, so Dr. Choi Made a House Call
Insurance companies lobbying to take even greater control over the healthcare pricing. A group of orthopedic surgeons led by the one of orthopedics emerging young leaders, Dr. Daniel Choi, and with the support of AAOS are fighting back. Let’s help them. Here are the details.
Dec 23, 2019
Top Hospitals & Associations Sue CMS Over Price Transparency Rule
Four national medical organizations joined three hospital plaintiffs in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit challenges a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that requires hospitals to publicly disclose the rates they negotiate with insurers. On November 15, 2019, the CMS announced […]
Dec 18, 2019
Texas Ortho Surgeon to Pay $300K to Settle Kickback Allegations
A Friendswood, Texas-based orthopedic surgeon has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle kickback allegations under the False Claims Act. On November 26, 2019, Ian Reynolds, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon of Friendswood, Texas, agreed to pay the United States Federal Government $300,000. This settlement agreement resolves all False Claims Act allegations against Dr. Reynolds. The U.S. […]
Dec 16, 2019
Appeals Court Reinstates Zimmer Biomet Design-Defect Suit
A federal appeals court has reinstated a woman’s design-defect suit against Zimmer Biomet over a faulty hip prosthesis that was implanted in her in 2011. In September 2010, Marilyn Adams consulted with orthopedic surgeon Prodromos Ververeli, M.D. regarding her history of right hip pain. On January 18, 2011, Dr. Ververeli performed a total right hip […]
Dec 6, 2019
Artificial Meniscus Now Commercially Available in Israel
Active Implants LLC, a Memphis, Tennessee-based orthopedic implant company, has announced that its NUsurface® Meniscus Implant—which the company claims is the world’s first “artificial meniscus”—has been commercially launched in Israel. The company announced that two patients have been treated using the newly available artificial meniscus and that these surgeries represent the first time that an […]
Nov 27, 2019
CMS Increases SI Fusion Payment 27%
Medical device company SI-BONE, Inc. has announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the fee schedule utilized in reporting minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion procedures. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CPT® Code 27279 will increase the Work Relative Value Units (wRVUs) from 9.03 […]
Nov 19, 2019
Digital Approach to Physical Therapy: Reflexion Announces HelloPT
San Diego, California-based Reflexion Health has announced a new digital physical therapy platform called HelloPT™. Services provided include support for injury prevention, injury recovery, and telehealth access to qualified physical therapists. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) estimates that approximately half of all Americans are currently in need of physical therapy (PT) healthcare, with […]
Nov 16, 2019
Bactiguard & Zimmer Biomet Sign Exclusive Global License Agreement
Swedish medical device company Bactiguard has entered into an exclusive global license with Warsaw, Indiana-based medical device company Zimmer Biomet. The agreement calls for a $3 million payment to Bactiguard at signing plus $2 million in additional payments contingent on U.S. regulatory clearances and post-commercialization royalties on net sales. Stockholm, Sweden-based Bactiguard is known for […]
Oct 31, 2019
DePuy Synthes to Acquire Assets of JointPoint, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit has entered a definitive agreement with JointPoint, Inc. to acquire its JointPoint Navigation Software. Headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, DePuy Synthes produces one of the most extensive orthopedic technology portfolios worldwide. These products include implants, instruments, imaging, navigation and other systems and services to support joint reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial, trauma and […]
Oct 28, 2019
Ortho Group Bookkeeper Embezzled $1.5M
A Lake Forest, California woman has been charged with stealing $1.5 million from an orthopedic practice in Newport Beach while she worked as the company’s bookkeeper. Tina Marie Reyes, 46, has been charged with 36 counts of grand theft with sentencing-enhancement allegations of aggravated white collar crime exceeding $500,000. Reyes was employed as a bookkeeper […]
Oct 28, 2019
McNulty New VP of Sales + Marketing at Miach Orthopaedics
Westborough, Massachusetts-based Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. has announced that Michael J. McNulty will join the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Miach Orthopaedics is a privately held company focused on the development of bioengineered surgical implants for connective tissue repair. McNulty has over 20 years of global medical device commercial experience. In his most […]
Oct 21, 2019
The Alarming Rise of Physician Suicide
The recent suicide of another successful orthopedic surgeon highlights the issue of high suicide rates among physicians. What is behind this alarming trend of physician suicide? In this article we talk to experts and explore this heart breaking but urgent and essential subject.
Oct 8, 2019
Rodrigo Bianchi Appointed to LimaCorporate Advisory Board
Mr. Bianchi comes to LimaCorporate with over 30 years of experience in orthopedic corporations.
Oct 2, 2019
Orthopedic Invention Makes Collegiate Inventors Competition Finals
Lia Winter, a graduate student at University of Tennessee, Knoxvillem is the orthopedic invention finalist.
Sep 30, 2019
Artoss, Inc. Elects Two New Board Members
Artoss, Inc. has elected two new members to its Board of Directors: Charles Emley of angelMD and Gilbert Ortega, M.D., M.P.H. of Sonoran Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons. Both were elected for one year terms at the recent Artoss annual shareholders meeting. New Board member Charles Emley is senior advisor and managing partner of angelMD’s Catalyst Fund, […]
Sep 30, 2019
Bioventus Announces Partnership With UnitedHealthcare
A global leader in the science and application of orthobiologics, Bioventus LLC, has announced a nationwide contract with UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual commercial plans. As a result of this contract, on October 1, 2019, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) commercial plan members will have access to DUROLANE and GELSYN-3 treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain. Osteoarthritis results in […]
Sep 25, 2019
gSource Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Emerson, New Jersey-based gSource, LLC will celebrate its 20th anniversary on October 1, 2019. gSource sells medical devices and surgical instruments crafted primarily of German stainless steel. The company serves hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device companies located across the globe. History of gSource gSource was founded in 1999 by engineer Gerd Billmann, who also […]
Sep 19, 2019
Stryker to Acquire Mobius Imaging and Cardan Robotics for $370M
Orthopedics giant Stryker adds more robotic assist assets to its market leading portfolio with the announced definitive agreement to acquire Mobius Imaging and Cardan Robotics. Robotic assist systems with advanced imaging and navigation are clearly on the ascent. Here are the details of this remarkable deal.
Sep 12, 2019
Can Clinic Data Breach Victims Sue if NO Financial Loss?
The Supreme Court of Georgia will consider whether a data breach victim must suffer actual financial loss before he or she can sue for damages. In June 2016, Athens, Georgia-based Athens Orthopedic Clinic suffered a data breach. A cyber attacker by the name “Dark Overlord” hacked into its database. The attacker was able to steal […]
Sep 6, 2019
WhidbeyHealth Settles Age Discrimination Suit for $1.5 Million
Coupeville, Washington-based WhidbeyHealth has settled an age discrimination suit for $1.5 million. The hospital did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. James Elbaor, M.D., originally filed the age discrimination suit against WhidbeyHealth in U.S. District Court in March 2019, claiming that the hospital’s administrators denied his application to work for the hospital […]
Sep 3, 2019
Alabama Ortho Practice Pays $1.2M False Claims Settlement
An Alabama orthopedic surgery and physical therapy practice has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging that it violated the False Claims Act and the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law). A former employee filed a civil lawsuit against Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. (BB&J), an orthopedic surgery and physical therapy practice located […]
Aug 30, 2019
Congratulations AlloSource on Your Magnificent 25th Anniversary
Non-profit organization AlloSource marks a quarter century of mission-driven organ and tissue procurement.
Aug 19, 2019
$1 Million of Justice for Dr. Menkowitz?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reinstated an award of $1 million dollars in compensatory damages in a case that has been going on for over two decades—and is STILL not over yet. In 1997, Pottstown Mercury Newspaper published a series of stories reporting that Elliott Menkowitz, M.D. had been suspended from Pottstown Memorial Medical Center […]
Aug 15, 2019
Broward Health to Settle With Fired CEO
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Broward Health has announced that it has reached a tentative settlement with its former chief executive officer, Pauline Grant, whose abrupt firing led to a series of indictments and lawsuits. Broward Health operates four hospitals and various outpatient centers in South Florida. It is partially supported by property taxes and overseen by […]
Aug 1, 2019
Apex Correction a Superior Deformity Approach?
One of the top U.S biomechanics labs has just released two important studies for a potentially superior approach to deformity correction. The approach is a modified SHILLA technique and the outcomes as reported were both superior and significant.
Jul 25, 2019
Saluda Medical Secures Big Dollars From the Big Boys
New South Wales, Australia-based Saluda Medical Pty Limited has announced that it has raised $75 million in equity financing from Boston Scientific Corporation, Redmile Group LLC as well as secured a four-year term loan agreement with Medtronic. The financing is intended to fund the final stages of development of Saluda Medical’s Evoke® ECAP-Controlled, Closed-Loop Spinal […]
Jul 11, 2019
Orthopedic Telemedicine’s Tortuous Journey to Mainstream Health
Orthopedic Telemedicine is having a pretty rough growth spurt. Patients like getting medical care, devices and prescription drugs by phone. And major care providers like to deliver them by phone. Unfortunately, so do scam artists. Before you jump in, read how to stay above water.
Jul 8, 2019
Centinel Spine Partners with Former Patient – Tiger Woods
West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Centinel Spine®, LLC, a privately held spinal implant and instrumentation company focused on anterior column reconstruction, announced a partnership with professional golfer, Tiger Woods. In April 2017, Tiger Woods was treated by Texas Back Institute’s Dr. Richard Guyer who implanted Centinel Spine’s STALIF M-Ti™ product to alleviate Wood’s ongoing, debilitating back and […]
Jul 1, 2019
Bioventus and MTF Team up on Amniotic Tissue R&D
Durham, North Carolina-based Bioventus LLC, a global orthobiologic solutions company, and Edison, New Jersey-based MTF Biologics, the world’s largest tissue bank, announced a co-development agreement which will create a next generation placental tissue product to treat musculoskeletal conditions. The initial focus of the partnership will be on knee osteoarthritis (OA). “Bioventus is an orthobiologics company […]
Jul 1, 2019
Obituary: Thomas Mallory, M.D., Total Hip Replacement Pioneer, Dies at 80
Dr. Thomas Mallory, prominent orthopedic surgeon and pioneer in joint replacement surgery, dies at 80.
Jun 27, 2019
OrthoPediatrics Acquires Vilex
OrthoPediatrics Corp. acquires Vilex in Tennessee, Inc. and Orthex, LLC for its Hexapod circular fixation technology, but plans to immediately sell the adult foot and ankle portion of the companies.
Jun 24, 2019
Smartwatch Based Knee OA System in Clinical Trials
An FDA cleared smartwatch-based knee OA device is the subject of a new randomized, prospective clinical trial will be conducted on 120 osteoarthritis patients in collaboration with Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system. The system, named e-vive™, is an award-winning digital wearable, app-based muscle activation and patient engagement system designed to deliver muscle stimulation […]
Jun 21, 2019
Ortho Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
A Morgantown, West Virginia, orthopedic physician has pleaded guilty to obtaining controlled substances by fraudulently writing prescriptions using his colleagues’ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) numbers and using stolen driver’s licenses to pick up the fraudulently written prescriptions. Chad Poage, D.O., is an orthopedic physician who worked in a practice with locations in Morgantown and Fairmont […]
Jun 18, 2019
Louisiana Spine and Sports Doc Imprisoned for Medicare Fraud
A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, spine and sports doctor has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare and other health care insurers. John Eastham Clark, M.D., 66, was the co-owner and medical director of Louisiana Spine & Sports LLC, a pain management clinic located in Baton Rouge, […]
Jun 18, 2019
Study: Vitamin C No Impact on Complex Pain Syndrome
A group of researchers has determined that vitamin C does not reduce the incidence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and therefore facilitate recovery from distal radius fracture and that attention should be paid to reducing pain interference (nurturing more adaptive coping strategies) to facilitate patient recovery. The results of this study were presented by […]
Jun 6, 2019
SNN Buys Brainlab Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Business
London-based medical technology giant Smith & Nephew plc has announced the completion of its acquisition of Munich, Germany-based Brainlab’s orthopedic joint reconstruction business. Brainlab develops, manufactures, and markets software-driven medical technology. Its core products focus on information-guided surgery, radiosurgery, precision radiation therapy, digital operating room integration, and information and knowledge exchange. “The Brainlab orthopaedic joint […]
Jun 6, 2019
SEC Awards $4.5 Million to Orthopedic Surgeon Whistleblower
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has awarded more than $4.5 million to a former orthopedic surgeon in Brazil who alerted it to an alleged kickback scheme operated by a subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. The Brazilian whistleblower, who remains anonymous, sent a tip to the company that alleged significant wrongdoing. The […]
Jun 6, 2019
Physician Burnout: Its Cost and Treatment
50% of physicians identify at least one burnout symptom, roughly twice the instance reported by the general population. And if that wasn’t enough, a new study finds that physician burnout costs the U.S. healthcare system $4.6 billion annually. A new landmark study details the very real public health crisis that is physician burnout. Must read!
Jun 5, 2019
Robert Kellar, Ph.D. Named a 2019 Healthcare Researcher of the Year
Dr. Keller is a researcher and university professor who has been recognized for developing innovative regenerative medicines used by professional athletes and weekend warriors who want to heal faster without surgery or potentially harmful painkillers.
Jun 4, 2019
Boston Scientific to Acquire Vertiflex for $465 Million
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific Corporation has announced its agreement to acquire Carlsbad, California-based Vertiflex Inc., a privately held company that makes minimally invasive vertebrae spacers to treat lumbar stenosis. The deal includes $465 million cash payment at closing plus a commitment to make additional payments based on certain milestones over the next three years. Vertiflex […]
May 30, 2019
Catalyst OrthoScience Raises $12.7 Million
Naples, Florida-based Catalyst OrthoScience Inc., a medical device company that focuses on upper extremity orthopedics, has raised $12.7 million in an oversubscribed Series-C1 financing round that was led by Cincinnati, Ohio-based River Cities Capital Funds. Founded in 2014 by orthopedic surgeon Steven Goldberg, M.D., Catalyst OrthoScience develops and markets surgical implants intended for minimally invasive […]
May 29, 2019
Boards Ok Billion Dollar Health Insurance Merger
The boards of Centene Corporation and WellCare Health Plans, Inc., two health insurance companies, have unanimously approved a merger agreement and filed a joint proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The total value of the deal: $17.3 billion The number of patients affected in the United States: 22 million American Hospital […]
May 29, 2019
Medtronic to Acquire Titan Spine
The largest supplier of spinal implants, instruments, robotic assist devices, imaging systems and related biologics, Medtronic Spine, has purchased Titan Spine, the Wisconsin-based leader in spinal implant surface technologies. Interesting deal.
May 28, 2019
HealthpointCapital Acquires CrossRoads Extremity Systems
HealthpointCapital makes a major investment into extremities by taking a controlling interest in Memphis-based CrossRoads Extremity Systems. Two experienced and highest regarded orthopedic execs were behind this impressive deal: MB Ventures’ Gary Stevenson and former DJO CEO Mike Mogul, now president of Healthpoint. Here are the details
May 27, 2019
DOJ Seeks to Limit Physician Testimony in CVS-Aetna Merger Review
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and CVS Health Corporation are seeking to block or limit the testimony of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) proposed witnesses in the CVS-Aetna merger review. As OTW reported back in August 2018 (Can the AMA Block the Pending CVS-Aetna Merger?), CVS agreed to purchase Aetna in December 2017 […]
May 23, 2019
Appeals Court Throws Out Surgeon/Patient Settlement
An Illinois Court of Appeals has thrown out a settlement agreement between an orthopedic surgeon and his patient when it determined that the agreement was not entered into in good faith. Antwon Ross was a conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad Company. In January 2013, Ross fell while attempting to board a moving train. He […]
May 16, 2019
Zimmer Biomet Plus ConMed?
Two top Wall Street analysts think that ConMed would be a great acquisition for Zimmer Biomet. Here’s why.
May 16, 2019
CHI Franciscan Settles $2.5M Antitrust Suit
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Tacoma, Washington-based CHI Franciscan will pay up to $2.5 million to resolve a federal antitrust lawsuit that was previously filed against the non-profit health system. In 2017, Ferguson filed a lawsuit against CHI Franciscan and its affiliates, alleging violations of the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and […]
May 15, 2019
OrthAlign Receives Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Leadership Award
Santa Clara, California-based global consulting and research firm Frost & Sullivan has awarded OrthAlign its 2019 North American Technology Leadership Award. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Leadership Award to a company that has demonstrated uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that deliver significant customer value. OrthAlign is an Aliso Viejo, California-based […]
May 10, 2019
JNJ to Pay Almost $1 Billion to Settle Hip Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay almost $1 billion to resolve the majority of the outstanding lawsuits that claim that its Pinnacle hip implants were defective according to a report by Bloomberg. This settlement was originally announced in February by plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier after a jury was empaneled to hear the latest Pinnacle […]
May 10, 2019
Single-Use Spine Implant Kit Approved in Japan
Eragny-sur-Oise, France-based Safe Orthopaedics, a designer of single-use implants and instruments for minimally invasive spine surgeries, has announced the approval of its SteriSpineTM PS in Japan. SteriSpine PS is a kit for the treatment of spinal fractures and degenerative pathologies. The kit contains: a cannulated and fenestrated polyaxial screw, a MIS [minimally invasive surgery] fracture […]
May 8, 2019
Deformity Implant Mfg ApiFix Closes 2nd Round of Funding
Boston, Massachusetts and Misgav, Israel-based scoliosis correction company, ApiFix Ltd. has announced the completion of its Series B equity financing which will allow it to prepare for commercial efforts in the United States. The financing was led by Palm Tree IV, a United States investor. Paul Mraz, CEO for ApiFix Ltd., said, “We are extremely […]
May 3, 2019
Miach Orthopaedics Expands Executive Team
Westborough, Massachusetts-based surgical implant company Miach Orthopaedics, Inc. has announced the addition of two members to its senior executive team. Michael O’Hara, M.Eng. will join Miach as its vice president of quality assurance and Rita Paparazzo, MBA, will join as director of clinical operations. Both executives will work to oversee quality systems and clinical trials […]
Apr 30, 2019
Robotics Supplier Teams With United Orthopedic Corp
California-based THINK Surgical, Inc., a robotic technology company that manufactures an active robotic surgical system for orthopedic surgery, and Taiwan-based United Orthopedic Corporation, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of orthopedic implants and instruments, have announced a partnership geared toward enhanced precision and providing a better fit in total knee replacements. The collaboration will focus on […]
Apr 19, 2019
Number of Mizzou Living Cell Lawsuits Is Growing
Four new plaintiffs have filed suit against University of Missouri’s Mizzou BioJoint® Center, bringing the total number of personal injury lawsuits and medical malpractice actions against Mizzou for its BioJoint surgeries to 12. Mizzou’s BioJoint surgeries regard the use of allograft bone tissue and cartilage to treat osteoarthritis in the knee. The procedure also uses […]
Apr 18, 2019
Feds Bust $1.2 Billion Medicare Orthopedic Brace Scam
The United States Department of Justice has announced that it has broken up a $1.2 billion Medicare scam that sold unneeded orthopedic braces to seniors around the country. The scam worked through a network of telemarketers who would reach out to senior citizens and offer “free” orthopedic braces. If someone expressed interest, they would be […]
Apr 18, 2019
New York AG Says Stem Cell Clinic Was Scam
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has sued a Manhattan stem cell clinic for allegedly scamming patients into believing the clinic could cure them of conditions such as autoimmune disease, cardiac/pulmonary disease, and orthopedic diseases. According to the lawsuit, Park Avenue Stem Cell and its managing doctor, Joel B. Singer, M.D., falsely advertised that […]
Apr 15, 2019
Osiris Shareholders Sue to Block Smith & Nephew Acquisition
Two Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. shareholders have brought a class-action lawsuit to attempt to block the company’s pending acquisition by Smith & Nephew. OTW previously reported that UK-based global technology giant Smith & Nephew plc agreed to acquire Columbia, Maryland-based regenerative medicine company Osiris Therapeutics for $19.00 per share in cash at a total value of […]
Apr 9, 2019
DePuy Sues Orthofix Claiming Sales Rep Poaching
DePuy Synthes claims that Orthofix persuaded some of its key employees to break their contracts, damaging its ability to conduct business in Texas and Alabama. Denise Landry, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Orthofix, told OTW, “Orthofix is reviewing the matter and intends to vigorously defend itself against DePuy Synthes’ claims.” DePuy filed a suit […]
Apr 3, 2019
MedShape Announces Launch of DynaClip™ Bone Fixation System
Atlanta-based orthopedic device company MedShape, Inc. has announced the commercial launch of its DynaClip™ Bone Fixation System. The DynaClip Bone Fixation System features superelastic nickel titanium (NiTiNOL) technology, which provides both dynamic compression and reliable durability. The system is provided sterile with completely disposable instrumentation, which is intended to streamline the procedure and reduce waste […]
Mar 29, 2019
LifeLink Tissue Bank and Parcus Medical Announce Partnership
A Tampa, Florida-based non-profit dedicated to recovering and transplanting human tissues and a Sarasota, Florida-based manufacturer and distributor of implants and medical instruments, have announced a new distribution partnership. Founded in 1985, LifeLink Tissue Bank of Tampa, Florida is a division of LifeLink Foundation, Inc. that is committed to serving patients in need of transplantation […]
Mar 29, 2019
Smith & Nephew Jumps Into Stem Cells
UK-based global medical technology giant Smith & Nephew plc has announced its agreement to acquire Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., a fast-growing regenerative medicine company. Smith & Nephew will purchase Osiris for $19.00 per share in cash, representing a total value of approximately $660.5 million. Following the acquisition, Osiris’ 360 employees are expected to join Smith & […]
Mar 25, 2019
Corin Enters Robotics Market With OMNI Purchase
UK-based Corin Group, backed by the Permira Funds, has agreed to purchase Raynham, Massachusetts-based OMNI Orthopaedics Inc. (“OMNI”), a pioneer in robotic-assisted total knee replacement. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. European private equity firm Permira provided an undisclosed amount of funding for the transaction. OMNI, by its own admission, is a leader in […]
Mar 22, 2019
CHI Franciscan Settles Antitrust Lawsuit
The State of Washington has settled an antitrust lawsuit with Tacoma-based CHI Franciscan that alleged that the health system engaged in price fixing of orthopedic services in the Kitsap, Washington area. In July 2016, CHI Franciscan acquired the assets of WestSound Orthopaedics, a practice of seven orthopedic physicians based in Silverdale, Washington. Two months later, […]
Mar 22, 2019
Carestream Sells Health IT Business to Philips
Rochester, New York-based Carestream Health has announced its agreement to sell its healthcare information systems (HCIS) business to Netherlands-based Royal Philips. The companies expect to close the sale in the second half of this year pending the receipt of the proper regulatory and governmental approvals. Each company will continue to operate separately until closing. The […]
Mar 18, 2019
Former Clemson Player Sues University
Former Clemson baseball player Grant Cox has filed a lawsuit against the university and its sports medicine department, alleging that the treatment that he received amounted to medical malpractice and negligence. Cox has asserted claims of: negligence and gross negligence; breach of fiduciary duty; negligent hiring, retention, supervision, training and management; negligent misrepresentation; intentional infliction […]
Mar 5, 2019