Author: Carly Behm

Brad Picha, MD, a spine surgeon with Crystal Clinic, is expanding his practice.

Medtronic and Stryker both have plans to lay off swaths of employees.

Nathan Skelly, MD, of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health earned the 2023 Chester B. McVay Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research, the health system said May 17.

The average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons far surpasses the cost of living in multiple states, according to May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Bioretec hired podiatrist Jeremy Dublon, DPM, as its regulatory advisor, the company said May 16.

Abbott's spinal cord stimulation devices earned FDA approval to address chronic back pain for patients who aren't eligible for spine surgery, the medtech company said May 16.

Orthopedic Care Partners affiliated with Advanced Pain Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., the management services organization said May 16.

Globus Medical recieved FDA aproval for its Reflect scoliosis correction system, the devicemaker said May 15.

Waypoint Orthopedics earned FDA approval for the Waypoint GPS, a bone awl for pedicle screw pilot hole drilling, the devicemaker said May 15.

The orthopedic specialty has one of the largest gender pay gaps, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive.