Eleven physicians, including one spine surgeon and five orthopedic surgeons, were appointed to the medical advisory board of Irrimax Corp., developer of the Irrisept wound debridement and cleansing system.

Brian Rebolledo, MD, of Scripps Clinic in San Diego, became the first surgeon in Southern California to use a mixed reality headset for shoulder replacements, the Times of San Diego reported July 5.

OrthoPediatrics has cemented the acquisition of Pega Medical, a device company that has developed six implants and one instrument to assist surgeons treating musculoskeletal disorders and diseases.

A negligence and medical malpractice lawsuit against an insurer has been picked up by the family of a patient who died during the litigation process. 

Rochester, N.Y.-based UR Medicine plans to open a surgery center at a 300,000-square foot outpatient orthopedic campus by the end of the year, rochesterfirst.com reported July 1.

Cyna Khalily, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Louisville, Ky., completed the first robot-assisted surgery with Smith+Nephew's Legion Conceloc cementless total knee system.

Zimmer Biomet created an independent 501(c)(3) for Movement is Life, a coalition that aims to decrease musculoskeletal health disparities among women, racial and ethnic minorities and women living in rural communities.

Chris Hix, CFO of orthopedic devicemaker Enovis, will step down to an advisory role Jan. 1, 2023, and retire later that year, Enovis said June 30.

Biologic treatments in orthopedics are gaining attention as options for patients. Four physicians shared the most promising areas of regenerative medicine for the specialty.

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Marion, Ill.-based Heartland Regional Hospital on June 28 opened a 15,000-square-foot facility that will house orthopedics, family practice and imaging services, according to The Southern Illinoisan.

Smith+Nephew opened a manufacturing facility in Malaysia to support its orthopedic business.

An Illinois orthopedic surgeon who was arrested in 2020 for sexual assault and sexual abuse of a patient is asking to have his charges dropped, NPR affiliate WGLT reported June 27.

Robert Hotchkiss, MD, performed wrist surgery on Chris Kreider of the NHL's New York Rangers, the team said June 24.

CoNextions, a company focused on tendon repair, named Daniel Gruppo as president and CEO.

Three orthopedic surgeons and experts have received awards for their life's work in 2022.

Earlier this month, Bethesda, Md.-based the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics launched MedVanta, the largest physician-owned musculoskeletal management services organization in the U.S. It is focused on helping independent practices thrive in the modern healthcare environment. 

Less than half of hospital websites are sharing price information for joint replacements despite requirements that went into effect in 2021, according to a study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

In May, Jacob Sams, MD, performed the first smart total knee replacement in Illinois at Decatur Memorial Hospital, the Herald & Review reported June 23.

Nashville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance will open a Brentwood, Tenn., clinic and physical therapy facility on June 27, according to the Williamson Herald.