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3. US hospital may take as many as 300 spine patients off surgery waiting list in Canada Full story

4. Orthopedic spine procedures are linked to higher risks of opioid dependence. See how to mitigate this risk here. 

5. MSOs becoming attractive option for physician-owned orthopedic groups Full story

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8. Employee at Illinois orthopedic group gets 1 year in prison for fraudulent opioid scripts Full story

9. It's time to make spine surgery more predictable — here's how. 

10. Dr. Orr Limpisvasti operates on Cleveland Browns quarterback Full story

11. New president, CEO takes helm at orthopedic device company Full story

12. Tennessee orthopedic practice expands with acquisition Full story

13. SSIs pose serious costs for patients and hospitals. See how UC Health, Jefferson University Hospitals are preventing spine surgery infections here.

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