Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore earns $949,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are seven orthopedic and spine devices and technologies that have recently received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 17:

Here are five orthopedic and spine practices that have opened in the South, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 6:

Oklahoma City-based Integris Health Baptist Medical Center has added Michael Padilla, MD, to its staff.

Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Braxton Garrett, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Dec. 16 in Arlington, Texas.

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists opened a new clinic location in St. Augustine, Fla., according to a Jan. 3 report from Jacksonville Daily Record.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based NEA Baptist has added the Mako SmartRobotics system for hip replacement procedures, according to a Jan. 2 report from NEA Report.

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center has appointed Erik Freeland, DO, as chief of orthopedics, according to a Dec. 30 report from Niagara Frontier Publications.

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, Tenn., earns $929,900, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are four orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons who retired in 2024, as reported by Becker's: