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 · In a major announcement, the FDA has approved for commercial sale in the United States the TOPS™ motion-preserving facet replacement system. Quoting directly from the June 15, 2023, approval letter: “The TOPS™ System is intended to stabilize the spine following a lumbar decompression without rigid fixation. The TOPS™ System is indicated for patients between 35 and 80 years of age with ...
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.
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.
Ravi Chari, M.D.: New CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management
Nov 21, 2024 · Ravi Chari, M.D. 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.
$185M Investment and New CEO for Orthopedic Care Partners
Dec 24, 2024 · Orthopedic Care Partners has completed significant financing milestones and named Timothy Corvino, M.D., MBA CEO.
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. Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company, and GEICO Casualty Co. initiated the losing lawsuit. Collectively ...
Does Robotic Assist Reduce TKA Revision Rates? NO?!
Dec 27, 2024 · A patience game had to wait—comparison of revision rates between robotic-assisted and non-robotic assist TKA.
ABOS Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors - ryortho.com
Nov 14, 2024 · The Board of Directors of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) recently announced its 2024-2025 officers as well as two new directors-elect. The mission of the ABOS is to ensure safe, ethical, and effective practice of orthopedic surgery. ABOS maintains the highest standards for education, practice, and conduct through examination, certification, and maintenance of certification ...
Injection to Relieve Radicular Leg Pain Tested in New Study
Two phase 3 trials for a non-surgical approach to relieve radicular leg pain from lumbar disc herniation.