James "Hutch" Huddleston, III, MD, is the new president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the organization said Feb. 20.

Here are five orthopedic practices to know going into 2024:

Patrick McKenzie, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist and the head physician for NFL team the Green Bay Packers, has joined Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health, according to a Feb. 20 report from Fox affiliate WLUK. 

ASC developer and manager Compass Surgical Partners is collaborating with the Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open a new, Orlando-based ASC. 

Dror Paley, MD, of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, is expected to complete the world's first case with the Precice Max system from NuVasive on Feb. 27.

By 2033, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that there will be a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists, nearly 30% of the current staff, according to a report  from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. 

Lazurite inked a distribution deal with Modern Medical Solutions, the medtech company said Feb. 19.

The anesthesiologist shortage is affecting every area of healthcare, and orthopedics is no exception.  

Doxmity's Residency Navigator 2023-2024 ranked the best residency programs for multiple specialties, including orthopedic surgery.

Here are three orthopedic acquisitions that Becker's has reported on since Jan 9:

The CORE Institute is the largest orthopedic group in the U.S. with more than 200 physicians on its staff. 

Louis Almekinders, MD recently performed his first procedure using the BEAR implant for ACL surgery.

While private equity can boost a practice's purchasing power, one orthopedic surgeon says it comes with a risk of less autonomy.

Regenerative medicine company QC Kinetix has appointed orthopedic surgeon Mitchell Sheinkop, MD, as its national medical director. 

Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, MD, will become the chair of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's orthopedic department in July after spending more than 22 years in active duty service with the U.S. Army.

Devicemaker Smith+Nephew made its Aetos Shoulder System fully commercially available in the U.S.

From leadership appointees to award recipients, here are 20 power players to know in orthopedics:

No industry is immune to inflation, including the musculoskeletal field. In just 30 days, three major orthopedic and spine companies have laid off fractions of their workforce. 

Through acquisitions and new facilities, many hospitals and health systems are looking to strengthen their orthopedic reach. 

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Feb. 14 named its first and second vice presidents for the 2024-2025 term.