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Patient's heart stops for 20 minutes during hip surgery
A man is recovering after he was brought back to life during a July 4 hip surgery at Denver Health, NBC affiliate KUSA reported July 7. -
Charges dropped against orthopedic surgeon accused of drugging, assaulting women
Charges were dropped against orthopedic surgeon Grant Robicheaux, MD, and his girlfriend, who were accused of drugging and assaulting several women, the Los Angeles Times reported July 7. -
Hospital for Special Surgery, NCH Healthcare System appoints executive medical director
David Helfet, MD, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, was named executive medical director of HSS at NCH in Naples, Fla. -
Dr. Timothy Iorio joins Highland Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Timothy Iorio, MD, has joined Highland Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Hillsboro, Ohio. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Boston Red Sox pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed Tommy John elbow surgery on Boston Red Sox pitcher Wyatt Mills, according to a July 5 news release from mlb.com. -
11 sports medicine surgeons joining new systems in 2023
Here are 11 orthopedic sports medicine specialists who have joined new health systems, organizations and hospitals since the start of 2023 that Becker's has reported on: -
The top 3 states for spine surgery, orthopedic surgery and more in 2023
Healthgrades has released its list of top hospitals for 2023, including the top hospitals for orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, outpatient joint replacements, outpatient total knee replacements and outpatient total hip replacements. -
4 orthopedic centers earning advanced certifications
Here are four hospitals and health systems that have earned certifications for orthopedic and spine care since April 13: -
Stryker launches industry's 1st fully autonomous guiding system
Medical technology company Stryker has launched its new Ortho Q Guidance system, the only fully autonomous guidance system in orthopedics. -
Dr. David Trofa to take over as head team physician at Columbia University
New York City-based Columbia University named David Trofa, MD, as the next head physician for the Lions — the school's collective athletic teams. -
Iowa orthopedic surgeon agrees not to practice medicine following abuse allegations
Iowa surgeon Lynn Lindaman, MD, an orthopedist at West Des Moines-based Lindaman Orthopaedics, has signed an agreement with the Iowa Board of Medicine not to practice until two counts of abuse are resolved in court, according to a July 5 report from CBS affiliate KCCI. -
PELTO Health Partners adds to board of directors
PELTO Health Partners, a network of independent physicians and providers from Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons, has added Wayne Weil, MD, to its board of directors, according to a July 5 LinkedIn post. -
Sanford Health Fargo earns joint replacement certification
Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) has earned The Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for total hip replacement, total knee replacement, total shoulder replacement and hip fractures. -
'The growth mindset is critical': Advice for up-and-coming orthopedic surgeons
Six orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss their advice for up-and-coming orthopedic surgeons. -
4 insurers expanding orthopedic, spine procedure coverage
Several major national insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and Highmark, have revised policies to cover expanded spine and orthopedic procedures this year. -
US News updates ranking methodology: Here's where it applies to orthopedics
U.S. News & World Report is making refinements to the methodology it uses to rank hospitals and health systems, which will be reflected in the 2023 and 2024 rankings and ratings debuting on Aug. 1. -
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists expands service in Wisconsin
Neenah, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is expanding its services in the state with the addition of a new clinic in Oshkosh, Wis. -
OrthoConnecticut, Coastal Orthopedics to refurbish old building for orthopedic center
Wilton Investors, a principal of Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Norwalk, Conn.-based Coastal Orthopedics, plans to refurbish a two-story, 45,000-square-foot medical office building to create an orthopedic center, according to a July 3 report from Chron. -
Atrium Health partners with UNC Charlotte athletics
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to provide orthopedic and sports medicine services to its student athletes, according to a July 1 report from the Independent Tribune. -
OrthoLoneStar partners with digital tech provider
Houston, Texas-based OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in the state, has partnered with digital healthcare technology company Hatch.
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