Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va., has received the Blue Distinction Specialty Care designation for spine surgery. Hospitals and medical centers that earn the distinction must meet evidence-based selection criteria, including lower complication and readmission rates, a history…
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Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Hayden Birdsong, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, next week in Dallas. Mr. Birdsong will undergo Tommy John elbow surgery to repair a right forearm strain and ulnar collateral…
Robotics have become commonplace in the orthopedic industry, helping surgeons improve accuracy and efficiency while improving patients outcomes. Here are eight orthopedic robotics milestones from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s:
Kevin Lobo, CEO and chairman of Stryker, has been appointed to the board of directors at GE HealthCare. Mr. Lobo has served as Stryker’s CEO since October 2012 and chair of the company’s board since July 2014, according to a…
St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists, part of Athens, Ga.-based St. Mary’s Health Care System, has added David Woodbury, MD. Dr. Woodbury is an orthopedic sports surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in military and private practice, according to a…
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The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $919,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of…
CAMC Greenbrier Valley Orthopedics in Ronceverte, W.Va., part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, added Dr. Chad Poage, DO, to its staff. Dr. Poage is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, according to a March 17 report from The West…
The current prior authorization system in orthopedics leads to unnecessary denials and delays that could be improved with a level of standardization, according to this orthopedic surgeon. A new communication system for prior authorizations could allow for insurance companies to…
Vincennes, Ind.-based Good Samaritan is adding Terry Fenwick, MD, back to its staff. Dr. Fenwick is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He will resume his practice at the Good Samaritan Therapy & Sports Performance building in Vincennes, Ind.,…
Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health cut the ribbon on the UF Health Orthopaedic Surgical Center. The 24,000-square-foot facility, located in Gainesville, Fla., includes 11 pre-operation and 11 post-operation bays, according to a March 12 news release from UF Health. …