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Dr. Paul Tornetta named 92nd AAOS president
Paul Tornetta, III, MD, PhD, is the new president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. -
How orthopedic surgeon salaries stack up
Orthopedic surgeon salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with orthopedists earning $371,400 annually, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent salary data. -
3 orthopedic surgeons honored by the AAOS
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has honored three orthopedic surgeons. -
Value-based orthopedic implant company acquired
The Orthopaedic Implant Co., which is known for its value-based devices, was acquired by technology company Zeda. -
2 orthopedic injuries at the 2024 Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers and their physician teams — led by internal medicine specialist Michael Monaco, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Timothy McAdams, MD — came to Las Vegas for the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11. -
Maxx Orthopedics, Think Surgical to partner on total knee replacements
Think Surgical has entered into a collaboration agreement with Maxx Orthopedics to add Maxx's implants, including the Freedom Knee System, to Think Surgical's proprietary database of implant modules for use in its miniature robotic system. -
Surgical Planning Associates' mixed reality system surpasses 3,000 hip replacements
Medtech company Surgical Planning Associates' mixed-reality HipInsight System has been used in its 3,000th case. -
What orthopedic surgeons should know about Stark law
Stark law is a strict liability statute that places restrictions on physician self-referral with the goal of protecting patients. -
Orthopedic surgeons among specialists with happiest marriages
Around 85% of orthopedic surgeons report feeling happy in their marriages, describing them as either "good" or "very good," according to Medscape's 2024 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. -
Dr. Tomas Pevny 1st in region to offer Iovera treatment
Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based orthopedic surgeon, Tomas Pevny, MD, has become the first physician in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis knee pain treatment. -
Hospital for Special Surgery earns top rating for all outpatient orthopedics
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was among 134 hospitals named to Healthgrades' Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence ranking, and it is the only hospital to earn the top rating in all four surgery cohorts. -
Mass General orthopedic physicians return to 2 Steward hospitals
Orthopedic physicians who were working at Mass General Brigham in Boston are returning to Holy Family hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, Mass., Boston Business Journal reported Feb. 12. -
American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives adds Provident Healthcare Partners to peer review program
The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives added Provident Healthcare Partners for its advisory service for mergers, acquisitions and private equity partnerships. -
4 orthopedic building moves in 2 months
Physicians and real estate firms alike are investing in medical properties nationwide. -
25 spine, orthopedic practices to know in 2024
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USPI total joints spiked 15% last year
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported joint replacement procedures at its surgery centers jumped 20% year over year in the fourth quarter, and were up 15% for the full year. -
Is ChatGPT ready for orthopedic patients?
Three studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the accuracy of artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, when it comes to providing accurate information for musculoskeletal patients. -
Ozempic's impact on total hip replacements
Two studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the impact that the drug semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic to treat Type 2 diabetes and as Wegovy for weight loss, could have on patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. -
Orthopedic practice sues to keep regional hospitals open longer
Altoona, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has sued Hospital Sisters Health System to keep Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wis., open until at least July 21. -
2024's orthopedic firsts
Just one month into 2024, orthopedic and spine specialists are already making waves with several 'firsts':
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