Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is growing rapidly and has set its sights on evolving into a national brand with a presence in several states across the country.

Robert Palmisano, who led Wright Medical, was added to Saluda Medical's board of directors.

In late 2021, Las Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel and Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson became the first and second active NHL players to undergo artificial disc replacement. Three months after their surgeries, both players returned to competitive action.

AxioMed is progressing toward FDA approval for its viscoelastic for lumbar and cervical disc replacement, the devicemaker said April 19.

Johnson & Johnson saw first-quarter revenue rise 5 percent, with growth in its orthopedics sales.

RTI Surgical, which develops biologic implants, is expanding its facility in Alachua, Fla., The Gainesville Sun reported April 18.

Assure Holdings has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for intraoperative neuromonitoring services with Conductiv, a secondary group purchasing organization focused on purchased services and IT systems.

Orthopedic physician pay escaped a two-year flatline, and the average annual incentive bonus has grown steadily since 2020, according to reports from Medscape.

The percentage of women in orthopedics has grown since 2021, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2022."

Nashville, Tenn.-based Triumph Orthopedics is the latest private equity-backed support organization to enter the market, according to an April 18 news release.

SI-Bone's iFuse Bedrock Granite spine implant received a CMS new technology add-on payment.

Carlsmed raised $30 million in series B funding to ramp up commercialization of its personalized spine implants, the devicemaker said April 19.

Building an online presence and using patient engagement tools can help orthopedic practices and ASCs attract and retain patients, according to Daniel Chan, MD.

Englewood (N.J.) Health named its chief of neurosurgery and three other updates that took place in the last 30 days:

Spinal device company Accelus recently appointed Kevin Foley, MD, as its first chief robotics officer.

Fresno, Calif.-based Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is celebrating 20 years of practice.

The Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute has added six robots to its surgical arsenal.

FFL Partners, the private equity organization that backs U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, has invested in Perlman Clinic, a primary and urgent care provider in San Diego.

Orthopedic surgeons on average earn $126,000 in incentive bonuses, the highest among all specialties, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2022."

The FDA granted several spine-related device approvals last month.