Two surgeons under the age of 40 discuss where they see the future of orthopedics heading, and the role of private equity in practices moving forward. 

Becker's reported on three orthopedic leadership appointments since Sept. 12.

Here are three orthopedic practices and health systems partnering with professional sports organizations that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 19:

Hartford Conn.-based UConn Health implemented Augmedics' Xvision in June and now all six of its spine surgeons are using the augmented reality surgical system, Fox 61 reported Sept. 23. 

Serena Hu, MD, was named the first female president of the Scoliosis Research Society at its annual meeting in Stockholm on Sept. 17, according to a Sept. 22 press release sent to Becker's. 

James Lynch, MD, of Reno-based Spine Nevada, completed his 150th case using Augmedics' Xvision, the devicemaker said in a Sept. 22 tweet.

Harvinder Sandhu, MD, co-chief of the spine service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has been named chair of the department of orthopedics at Stamford (Conn.) Hospital following the retirement of Charles Cornell, MD. 

Payer relationships and physician autonomy are two things that need to be improved in the orthopedic and spine surgery industries, according to three surgeons. 

Peter Mangone, MD, is the new president of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society said Sept. 22.

A new implantable shock absorber can help to relieve pain and improve function in patients with chronic knee pain, according to results from a clinical trial performed by David Flanigan, MD, professor of orthopedics at Ohio State College of Medicine. 

From a new knee revision technology in the U.S. to a new wireless camera, here are eight orthopedic debuts Becker's has reported in the last two months. 

UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation on Sept. 19 launched a capital campaign to help fund updates to Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

Orthopedic product design company Medacta has announced the completion of the first U.S. knee revision surgeries using its MyKnee R technology for preoperative planning. 

The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics in Chattanooga, Tenn., is partnering with HealthMe to offer transparent pricing for orthopedic care.

Five surgeons discuss how they have found and retained top talent for their practices at a time when every medical industry is facing labor shortages. 

Mike Englehart, who was president and COO of American Orthopedic Partners, became CEO of US Heart & Vascular.

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine has partnered with the Philadelphia 76ers, the health system said Sept. 22.

Smith+Nephew is expanding the reach of its orthopedic, robotics and sports medicine procedural skills-training through a suite of advanced simulation technologies.

Audio recordings of a retired orthopedic surgeon facing hundreds of lawsuits at Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital were filed in court, News 4 Jax reported Sept. 21.

Consolidation has been attractive to many orthopedic practices, but not all are interested in banding together. One orthopedic surgeon told Becker's how private practices can remain strong as an independent unit.