A Connecticut orthopedic surgeon was fined $25,000 for operating on the wrong hip of a patient, the Hartford Courant reported Feb. 21. 

While California has over 2,000 orthopedic surgeons — the most of any state — according to 2022 data from Definitive Healthcare, 28 states in the U.S. have under 400 practicing surgeons. 

Michael Wagner, DO, a surgeon at Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital, performed a left knee replacement on former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain. 

MD West One has been serving the Omaha, Neb., area for over 70 years. Here are nine things to know about the practice: 

Stephen Adams, MD, head team physician and medical director for the Chicago Cubs, retired, the MLB said Feb. 21. 

Here are five orthopedic practices that were the first to complete ACL repair procedures using bridge-enhanced ACL repair implant technology in their area:

Geisinger Healthplex State College in Port Matilda, Pa. began performing same-day joint replacements, CBS affiliate WTAJ reported Feb. 20. 

PeekMed's web-based automated planning software has gained FDA clearance.

Smith+Nephew on Feb. 21 posted revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full year of 2022 and plans to deploy a 12-point plan to bolster its orthopedics segment.

The Shenandoah (Iowa) Medical Center is adding four new orthopedic providers to its team, in part due to a new partnership with Omaha, Neb.-based MD West One, according to a Feb. 20 report from local radio station KMALand. 

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed knee surgery on Jonah Williams, an offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League. 

Spokane, Wash.-based Shriners Children's has opened a pediatric orthopedic outreach clinic in Yakima, Wash., according to a Feb. 17 report from YakTriNews.

University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center is opening a $277 million orthopedic ASC in a former Henrietta, N.Y., Sears retail space on Feb. 21, according to a report from ABC affiliate WHAM Rochester. 

Israel Yahuaca, MD, joined Franciscan Physician Network.

From the closing of a Texas clinic to a Wisconsin relocation, here are six facilities closing or relocating orthopedic service lines this year. 

Freehold, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute has become the first practice in Monmouth County to debut the BEAR implant for treating ACL tears. 

Four orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss the role of private equity in the orthopedic industry. 

The Center Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Care in Bend, Ore., has launched an online total joint replacement course for patients undergoing total knee and hip replacement procedures. 

Orthopedic services management provider Icon Health has partnered with Auxilium Health Network to provide quality orthopedic care to Medicare beneficiaries. 

Below is a list of 10 sports medicine leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth.