Orthopedic spine surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, has opened a spinal clinic in Schertz, Texas, according to a Feb. 3 report from News 4 San Antonio.

Michael Boblitz began his role as CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic on Feb. 3, according to a news release from the practice.

Around 76% of physicians believe that happiness and balance are attainable in their profession, according to Medscape's 2025 "Physician Mental Health and Well-Being Report," published Jan. 31. 

Missoula (Mont.) Bone & Joint has added a joint replacement robot, according to a Feb. 3 report from NBC Montana.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons who joined new hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's in January:

Payer negotiations have often been tense with physicians and practice leaders. But some orthopedic leaders have explored ways to work with payers from a mutually beneficial standpoint.

Becker's reported on five health systems and practices with orthopedic expansion plans since Nov. 21.

Orthopedic surgeon Matthew Lavery, MD, vision as Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy's new president will continue on a flurry of wins for the practice.

Portland, Maine-based Spectrum Orthopaedics rebranded to Orthopaedic Associates of Maine and joined management services organization Growth Orthopedics, according to a Feb. 3 news release. 

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons commended members of the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing a bill aimed at halting CMS pay cuts for physicians in 2025.

Here are five major health systems that have secured major donations for their orthopedics programs since June 17. 

AdventHealth Palm Coast (Fla.) Parkway has added David Gay, MD, to its orthopedics staff.

As millions of Americans experience the benefits of weight loss through the use of GLP-1 medications, some orthopedic experts are still torn on the potential effects the medications will have for musculoskeletal patients. 

HCA Florida Lake City marked its 100th spine surgery, according to a WCJB report. 

Since Dec. 1, there have been two major updates to federal cases involving spine surgeons.

Six orthopedic surgeons were named to leadership positions in January.

The spine and orthopedic medtech landscape was defined by a flurry of deals in the early weeks of 2025.

Since Oct. 1, Becker's reported on four orthopedic groups receiving donations to their programs.

Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services has become the first program in Upstate New York to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has received a $7.5 million donation to support the construction of a new orthopedic surgical center in Naples, Fla., according to a Jan. 30 report from South Florida Hospital News.