Here are 14 orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons who performed surgery on 18 professional athletes that Becker's reported on since Oct. 5:

Plans for the North Liberty, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic ASC and clinic are continuing to move forward, with officials accelerating its intended opening date, according to a report from the Corridor Business Journal. 

Minnesota college student Anuj Thapa is seeking a new trial against Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates after a judge cut his jury award from $110 million to $10 million, according to a Dec. 29 report from the StarTribune.

Vancouver, Wash.-based Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is adding Joshua Roehrich, MD, to its team of surgeons.

Keyser, W.Va.-based Potomac Valley Hospital has been recognized as a center of excellence for orthopedic care by The Joint Commission, according to a Dec. 28 report from the Mineral News and Tribune.

Pella (Iowa) Regional Health Center has added orthopedic surgeon Nathan Nicholson, MD, to its team, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Oskaloosa Herald. 

From new augmented reality options to pediatric specialist appointments, here are 16 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care moves impacting pediatric patients this year: 

2023 has been a major year for the NFL injury report. According to a December report from Sports Illustrated, nearly one-third of quarterbacks have missed significant playing time this season due to an injury; the majority being orthopedic. 

Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY has added David Fitzgerald as its new CEO, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Times Union.

Parkview Health has added orthopedic and podiatry services at its multispecialty clinic in Peru, Ind.

Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic orthopedic surgeon Marcus Ford, MD, has earned the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' Clinical Research Award. 

As the popularity of spine procedures in the ASC setting continues to grow, some physicians worry that payer behavior could stunt technological growth and surgeon abilities. 

The major players in the orthopedic and spine device space are vying for market share while also bringing on additional capabilities and services.

UCSF Health appointed Benjamin Ma, MD, chair of its orthopedic surgery department, according to Newswise.

Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.

The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. Here is how orthopedic surgeons hope it evolves in 2024. 

A Michigan orthopedic surgeon has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, The Monroe News reported Dec. 21.

Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health expanded its orthopedic team with the addition of Jake Bingham, MD, according to a Dec. 20 report by The News-Review.

Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release.

Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.