Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, based in Philadelphia, and Las Vegas-based Harvard MedTech are collaborating to research remote virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy in orthopedic patients.

The Orthopaedic Group, based in Mobile, Ala., expanded its staff with the addition of Scott Glenzer, MD.

Here are three notes on Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic activity that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 9: 

Johson & Johnson is embarking on a two-year restructuring process of its orthopedic business after its third quarter earnings report reflects a shortfall in medical device sales, according to an Oct. 17 report from The Business Times.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has promoted Andrew Hiller, MD, to department chair of surgery. 

Keith Meister, MD, is the head team physician of the MLB's Texas Rangers and the director of Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington.

John Barrasso, MD, is the only orthopedic surgeon serving among the 19 physicians in the 118th U.S. Congress. Dr. Barrasso is a Republican senator from Wyoming and was first elected to his seat in 2007. 

Johnson & Johnson posted increases in third quarter revenue and orthopedic sales, according to an Oct. 17 news release from the company.

Technology that is portable, modular and artificial intelligence-enabled has the potential to transform orthopedics, according to one orthopedic surgeon. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Brandon Woodruff, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, in Dallas on Oct. 13.

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina will begin 2024 with a new CEO in charge, as Leo Spector, MD, will succeed Bruce Cohen, MD, according to an Oct. 13 report from the Charlotte Business Journal. 

New technologies come and go, but some are more impactful than others. 

Prosser (Wash.) Orthopedic Center has added Geoffrey Higgs, MD, to its orthopedics team. 

Mixed reality is one of many innovations that could take orthopedics to the next level.

Here are five notable orthopedic surgery updates that have taken place in Texas since Sept. 12: 

David Campbell, MD, recently joined Spine Team Texas, an eight-office spine group.

A new study of medtech company Medacta's NextAR Shoulder augmented reality shoulder application found that the application offers more accuracy and precision for surgeons. 

UPMC Williamsport (Pa.) has added Jesse Torbert, MD, to its orthopedics team, according to an Oct. 11 report by NorthcentralPA.com.

David Altchek, MD, performed elbow surgery on Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the New York Mets in New York City, ESPN reported Oct. 11.  

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, or HOPCo, is the largest orthopedic management organization in the country, with a nationwide reach of more than 40 musculoskeletal practice partners, over 50 health system and hospital partners and more than 40 value-based care programs.