July 2020 l Vol. 2020 No. 4
Inside the
issue:
10 best hospitals for
pediatric neurosurgery p. 6
Where 4 companies stand
with spinal robotic tech in
mid-2020 p. 12
'Even my customers were
upset': Stryker acquired
Mako amid criticism and
now the investment in
robotics is paying off p. 21
Former Stryker, NuVasive
executive appointed COO
of Nexxt Spine p. 22
Texas hospital suspends
$120M spine tower build
over economic challenges
p. 24
The 'new normal' in spine:
11 surgeon predictions
During the pandemic, surgeons and patients are
relying more on telehealth and outpatient ASCs for
spine care. In this article, 11 spine surgeons outline
what they think will change permanently as a result
of COVID-19, and what will stay the same.
19 spine surgeon moves p. 6
11 key spine partnerships
Despite the pandemic, spine practices and
device companies continue to develop strategic
partnerships for future growth.
Why Rothman
Orthopaedics is dropping
out of bundles
Rothman President Alexander Vaccaro, MD,
says the practice has participated in successful
bundles for the past 10 years; now the practice
is moving on.
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