What 7 big orthopedic companies paid surgeons last year

Orthopedic device companies paid millions to surgeons in 2020 despite the pandemic, according to the CMS Open Payments database.

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Medtronic paid the most to surgeons, followed by Stryker and DePuy Synthes. Below is a breakdown of general and research payments.

1. Medtronic

General: $2 billion
Research: $6.3 million

2. Stryker

General: $74.8 million
Research: $6.8 million

3. DePuy Synthes

General: $65.6 million
Research: $281,891

4. Zimmer Biomet

General: $62.9 million
Research: $4.9 million

5. Smith+Nephew

General: $33.8 million
Research: $6.1 million

6. NuVasive

General: $16.6 million
Research: $274,289

7. Wright Medical Technology

General: $11.8 million
Research: $487,081

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