Springfield, Mass.-based Shriners Children's New England has added pediatric orthopedic surgeon Elizabeth Bizier, MD, according to a Jan. 13 report from NBC affiliate WWLP.

As total joint replacement surgical technology has improved over the past, but a vital part of care — infection prevention methods — have largely remained stagnant.

Oklahoma City-based Integris Health Baptist Medical Center has added Michael Padilla, MD, to its staff.

An upcoming orthopedic merger will allow three practices to expand their scale at the statewide and national level.

An internal study of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery's Lifestyle Medicine Program found it was effective for elective orthopedic surgery patients.

From new studies and milestones, here are seven key updates in orthobiologics since Nov. 13.

Here are 10 hospitals and health systems seeking spine and orthopedic surgeons.

Omaha-based OrthoNebraska inked a partnership with Health Catalyst, according to a Jan. 13 news release.

One frustrating aspect for spine surgeon Bethwel Raore, MD, is peer-to-peer reviews and getting insurance coverage for his patient's care.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Grandview Medical Center will start construction on an ASC focused on orthopedics and pain management, the Birmingham Business Journal reported Jan. 10. 

As orthopedic surgeons prepare for a busy 2025, there is one word that they help will lead care forward in 2025: prevention. 

Duane Pitt, MD, has opened Spine Disorders of Texas, a new advanced spine care practice in Flower Mound, Texas.  

Saluda Medical closed a $100 million finance round, the spine company said Jan. 10.

Anna Miller, MD, was named chair of orthopedics at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine in Lebanon, N.H., according to a Jan. 8 news release.

Glendale, Ariz.-based Abrazo Arrowhead added Medtronic's StealthStation S8 spine navigation system.

Becker's reported on two orthopedic practices' data breaches since Jan. 1.

A continuing pain point for spine and orthopedic surgeons is prior authorizations and working with payers to get patients' care covered. 

A study from a research team a Boston-based Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, has determined that patients with a high body mass index cost facilities up to 7% for joint arthroplasty. 

The NFL's Dallas Cowboys has been named the most profitable sports team in the world with a net worth of $10.1 billion, according to a Jan. 9 report from Forbes.

Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Braxton Garrett, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.