Two orthopedic surgeons were sentenced in separate fraud schemes in the last month.

Julienne Lippe, MD, joined Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, Mont., The Western News reported April 21. 

Five orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what orthopedic surgeons will have to change to remain successful if current economic trends continue.

The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration implant uses a patient's own blood to repair their ACL. Here are seven updates on the Bear implant that Becker's has reported on since January 20:

Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined Holy Cross Health Orthopedic Institute in Oakland Park, Fla., according to an April 19 report by South Florida Hospital News. 

Lawrence Alexander, MD, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for his role in a $31 million Medicare fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said April 20.

Mark Getelman, MD, performed the first in human case with Summit, a first-of-its-kind arthroscope.

Professional Golfer Tiger Woods had ankle surgery on April 19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.

A man is suing DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic business, for allegedly marketing knee implants the company knew were faulty, according to a lawsuit filed April 17 in North Carolina's Western District Court.

Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health inked a deal to acquire Moorestown, N.J.-based Reconstructive Orthopedics, NJ Biz reported April 19.

University of West Florida in Pensacola started construction on the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center. 

Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Center has been serving patients in Northern Nevada for over 60 years. Here are eight things to know about the practice: 

Vero Orthopaedics in Vero Beach, Fla. added the Bear implant for ACL repair in January, the practice said in an April 19 email to Becker's.

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute in Allentown, Pa., appointed Thomas Graham, MD, as its first physician in chief.

Here are 10 orthopedic systems that have partnerships with professional sports teams, from the National Hockey League to Major League Baseball: 

Cleveland Clinic's  Adult Reconstruction Research program began 16 years ago in 2007 and has grown significantly since then, according to an April 18 feature from the hospital.

Johnson & Johnson's CEO Joaquin Duato's total compensation was about $13.1 million in 2022, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing.

Johnson & Johnson on April 18 posted increases in total revenue and orthopedic sales during the first quarter of 2023.

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy signed a 10-year sports medicine partnership extension with MLB's St. Louis Cardinals.

Orthopedic physician pay has risen in the last five years, while the U.S. inflation rate has fluctuated.