Orthopedics This Week
Weekly News, Analysis and Commentary of orthopedic developments, both in the United States and Europe, published 40 times a year to bring you the latest breaking news in the Global Orthopedics Industry. RRY Publications also hosts multiple innovative technology conferences and publishes the latest books containing Market Forecasts and Analysis for the Spine Technology and Stem Cell Industries.
FDA Approves TOPS for Spondylolisthesis and Stenosis
Jun 19, 2023 · The first TOPS surgery was performed by Luiz Pimenta, M.D., in 2005 in Brazil. Dr. Pimenta presented the initial TOPS outcomes at the Spine Arthroplasty Society Meeting in Berlin in 2007.
Ravi Chari, M.D.: New CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management
Nov 21, 2024 · Ravi Chari, M.D., who brings over 35 years of experience in healthcare, is the new chief executive officer of Tampa, Florida-based Orthopaedic Solutions Management (OSM), a system with more than 150 physicians and multiple service lines.
GEICO’s RICO Suit Against Ortho Surgeon DISMISSED!
Nov 21, 2024 · An orthopedic surgeon, a neurologist, and their medical practices have entered into separate stipulations which dismiss a racketeering, aka: RICO, lawsuit filed against these practices by insurance giant and Warren Buffett owned, GEICO.
Category 1 CPT Code for Barricaid Annulus Closure
Nov 21, 2024 · 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.
ABOS Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Nov 14, 2024 · ABOS recently announced its 2024-2025 officers as well as two new directors-elect.
FDA Clears Novel Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis
Nov 6, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to a standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion device from the internationally renowned surgeon Randal Betz, M.D.’s company, Foundation Surgical.
John R. Martin Wins AAHKS’ Surgical Tech Award
Oct 25, 2024 · John Ryan Martin, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is to be honored with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons’ Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award …
Addisu Mesfin Receives the NASS Henry Farfan Award
Oct 4, 2024 · Addisu Mesfin, M.D., is the 2024 recipient of the North American Spine Society’s Henry Farfan Award which recognizes outstanding contributions in spine-related basic science research.
NASS: Vertebral Fracture Guidelines, Appropriate Use Criteria
Nov 14, 2024 · NASS releases 4 evidence-based guides to the diagnosis and treatment of adults with vertebral fractures.