Becker’s Spine Review

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has brought three orthopedic surgeons to its North office in Arlington Heights, Ill.  Hasham Alvi, MD, specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, including anterior approach total hip and kinematic alignment knee…

As spine surgeons relocate across the U.S., market dynamics shift for ASCs, hospitals and private practices. Spine remains one of the most in-demand surgical specialties, and with an orthopedic surgeon shortage of more than 5,000 predicted by the end of…

Since July 1, Becker’s reported on seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who have died. 1. Peter Sultan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., died July 13 at age 54. “Peter was one of Long…

Here are 10 new partnerships and partnership expansions happening in the orthopedic space, as reported by Becker’s since Sept. 2:

The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho has added the Mako robotic system for orthopedic surgeries.  The robot allows orthopedic surgeons to improve precision, accuracy and customization during procedures including knee and hip replacements, according…

Access to spine surgeons depends on workforce supply, system efficiency and shifting patient demand. Becker’s connected with three experts to get their take on how patient access will fare in the coming years. While some foresee technology and scheduling advancements…

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainer, Minn., has added Naomi Turner, MD, to its staff. Dr. Turner is an orthopedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, according to a Sept. 30 news release from…

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has appointed Nicholas Theodore, MD, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Dr. Theodore is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotics and…

Scrub Capital is investing in Spark Spine, a medtech company focused on regenerative healing in spine and orthopedic trauma patients. The investment will support Spark Spine’s core platform — piezoelectric implants designed to promote tissue regeneration, according to an Oct.…

Kevin McCracken, MD, joined Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, according to an Oct. 2 news release. Dr. McCracken has more than 25 years of experience as a spine surgeon, and 20…