Orthopedic and spine surgeons alike are finding that patients are growing increasingly frustrated with traditional insurance models. 

In 2001, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine introduced the AOSSM Hall of Fame, which recognizes members of the sports medicine community who have made important contributions to the specialty. 

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina plans to sell its physician therapy business to Atlanta-based PT Solutions Physical Therapy, NC Health News/Charlotte Ledger reported Jan. 17.

Enovis has named Davide Visentin as its new president of the international surgical business, according to a Jan. 17 report from Mass Device.

Newport News, Va.-based Orthopaedic & Spine Center made several major accomplishments in 2024, setting the practice up for a big 2025. 

The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, based in Los Angeles, is suing Cedars-Sinai, alleging the hospital schemed to appropriate its assets, reputation, patient base and intellectual property without compensation.

State College, Pa.-based Penn State Health has added Teresa Swenson as administrative vice president of musculoskeletal services.

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has performed the first orthopedic surgery at the new Orlando Health Lake Mary (Fla.) Hospital.

DiFusion Technologies earned a new U.S. patent for four methods to manufacture its ZFuze biomaterial for orthopedic implants.

Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has added two new orthopedic surgeons to its team,   Parthiv Patel, DO, and Margaret Porembski, MD. 

At the beginning of 2025, Ayoosh Pareek, MD, an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, joined New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery. 

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' official journal, Arthroplasty Today, has tapped Brett Levine, MD, as editor-in-chief and Anna Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, as deputy editor-in-chief for 2025. 

Orthopedic robotics company Corin has earned FDA clearance for the ApolloHipX, a total replacement application designed for the Corin Apollo platform.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery joined the Coalition for Health AI, according to a Jan. 14 LinkedIn post.  

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are partnering for orthopedic care at UHealth SoLé Mia.

Private equity firm Montagu has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire orthopedic device manufacturer Tyber Medical.

Albany, Ga.-based Orthopaedic Associates is planning to close its doors permanently on April 30, citing increasing costs and declining reimbursements, according to a Jan. 13 report from NBC affiliate WALB.

Orthopedic surgeon Laura Forese, MD, was named to Surgery Partners' board of directors.

Springfield, Mass.-based Shriners Children's New England has added pediatric orthopedic surgeon Elizabeth Bizier, MD, according to a Jan. 13 report from NBC affiliate WWLP.

As total joint replacement surgical technology has improved over the past, but a vital part of care — infection prevention methods — have largely remained stagnant.