About 14,100 orthopedic surgeons work in the U.S, and the mean annual wage is $373,570, according to the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released May 15. Here are five things to know: Note: Pediatric orthopedic surgeons are not…
Author: Carly Behm
Orthopedic surgeons and the leaders behind orthopedic implant and robotics companies have seen overall gains in compensation. Here are seven breakdowns of both orthopedic surgeon and medtech CEO pay to know: 1. Orthopedic surgeons saw the highest average compensation of…
Carthage, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital is partnering with Quincy Medical Group to add spine services. Philip Meinhardt, MD, will join the hospital, according to a May 11 news release from the hospital. He has more than 16 years of experience and…
UNC Health Pardee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Hendersonville, N.C. added J.D. Hales, III, MD, a nonoperative sports medicine physician, according to a May 13 news release. Hepecializes in non-operative orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries, with clinical interests including minimally…
The FDA finalized its guidance on patient-matched guides for orthopedic implants. These guides have become a familiar part of orthopedic and spine surgery, and the FDA’s May 7 document sets expectations for manufacturers and surgeons. 10 things to know: 1.…
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Surgeons who performed fewer than five total shoulder replacements annually had higher complication and revision rates, according to a study in the June 2026 issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Six things to know: 1. Researchers used…
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Smith Entertainment Group are partnering to build a sports facility with sports medicine services, according to a May 13 news release from the Utah Mammoth NHL team. The Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center is…
From biologics to robotic findings, here are six spine and orthopedic studies Becker’s has reported on so far in the second quarter. 1. New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have identified a “molecular switch” that…
Xtant Medical’s first quarter sales fell 36.5% following the sale of some of its assets to Companion Spine; however, full-year guidance was increased, according to financial results posted May 13. Quarterly sales were $20.9 million, down from $32.9 million in…
An orthopedic surgeon licensed in Iowa is facing sanctions from state regulators over alleged misconduct that occurred in Kentucky, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported May 13. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Thomas Satterly, DO, who practiced in the…