WEEK IN REVIEW

Digging Deeper: How to Find the Real Value in Networking—Are you a ‘hit and run’ networker who only thinks of the transaction at hand? Or, do you take time to build a relationship with someone so that you both can help one another for years to come? Click here to discover what a networking expert has to say on these subjects.

2006 Outlook for Reconstruction Implants—This is the first in a series of three articles that will look at the outlook for orthopedic implant sales in 2006. We begin with the largest sector in orthopedics—the $9 billion plus joint reconstruction business. For the full analysis and forecast, go here.

The Man Behind CMS’s Non-Coverage Decision—To some, he’s the devil. To others, he’s a guardian protecting patients from snake oil and guarding the public purse against wasteful and unnecessary medical spending. Whatever, he was the most powerful man in spine last month. See what you think, here.

New and Old Back Treatment: Yoga Up 43% to 16.5 Million Practitioners—Increasing numbers of people are turning to yoga, thus making the safe practice of this ancient tradition especially important. The AAOS has recently released information on yoga injuries. Click here to learn more.

Has CryoLife Made the Turn?—This was a train wreck four years ago and now … the engine is puffing and it’s moving down the track. Results for the final quarter of 2005 were well above street expectations. What is going on here?

News Shorts—The case of the stolen tissue; reality TV with brains and a heart; Spine Wave lands an IDE for NuCore; Sofamor Danek reports 20% sales jump; Synthes posts strong top line; and the controversy over who pays for the labor costs in product recalls. For all ortho news, navigate here.

The Picture of Success: Dr. Stephen Hochschuler—From cleaning the beach at the age of 13 to establishing the world’s largest freestanding spine center, Dr. Stephen Hochschuler has come a long way. Click here to learn more about his journey.