Here are eight data breaches affecting orthopedic practices that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

John Klibanoff, MD, joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, according to a June 19 report by FingerLakes1.com.

Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. for orthopedic and spine care.

Keith Meister, MD, successfully performed elbow surgery on Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells, according to a June 17 report by Fox 45 News.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute broke ties with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles over future malpractice risk, a spokesperson for the practice confirmed to Becker's.  

Virtual orthopedic care company Upswing Health has partnered with Hinge Health, a company dedicated to changing how musculoskeletal conditions are prevented and treated. 

From industry partnerships to clinical milestones, here are eight moves by Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute so far in 2024: 

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Boston earns $1,093,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Corey Jackson, MD, a surgeon at Zanesville, Ohio-based Genesis Orthopedic Center, has become the first surgeon to use the newest generation of ExactechGPS hardware and technology, according to a June 17 report from the Zanesville Times Recorder.

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Travis Maak, MD, has been tapped as the president of the National Basketball Association Physicians Association for the 2024 and 2025 season. 

The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children in Los Angeles received a $50 million estate gift by Meyer & Renee Luskin. 

There are pros and cons to practicing orthopedic and spine care in every state, from economic disparities to regulatory challenges and more.

Clinton, N.C.-based Sampson Regional Medical Center plans to open a new orthopedic clinic in the fall, according to a June 14 report from The Sampson Independent. 

Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University, both based in Johnson City, have announced a new sports medicine partnership, according to a June 13 report from WJHL.

The North Carolina Courage women's soccer team partnered with Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, the team said June 14. 

West Virginia was named the worst state to practice medicine in for 2024 by Medscape, while Wisconsin was named the best. 

Orthopedic surgeon Krishna Reddy, MD, has completed his 100th surgery at Seaman, Ohio-based Adams County Regional Medical Center, according to a June 13 report from the People's Defender. 

From new partnerships to FDA approvals, here are eight Zimmer Biomet milestones that have occurred so far in 2024: 

The Indiana State Budget Committee has approved $30 million to go toward the orthopedic industry retention initiative to attract and retain orthopedic talent in the area, according to a June 12 report from the Journal Gazette.

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth added Stephen Manifold, MD, to its board of directors, according to a June 13 new release.