Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Medtech company Medtronic has appointed Rogerio Branco as chief operations and supply chain officer, according to a recent LinkedIn post from Mr. Branco.  In the role, he is responsible for the performance and integration of the company’s global operations, including…

Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Fairfield, Conn.-based Orthopaedic Specialty Group have merged together to expand musculoskeletal care across Connecticut.  In addition, the two organizations have partnered with HOPCo, gaining access to advanced analytics, digital patient engagement, care management tools and a value-based…

West Orange, N.J.-based Atlantic Spine Center has opened a new practice in Hoboken, N.J., led by Kaliq Chang, MD.  The practice will provide services including the diagnosis and treatment of back pain, neck pain, nerve compression, herniated discs and other…

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is planning two new ASC projects to increase its operating room footprint by more than 100%.  The organization is building a new center in Steele Creek, N.C., alongside an expansion to an existing facility in Matthews, N.C.…

Denver-based Western Orthopaedics has experienced a data incident impacting patient information, according to a May 5 report from Claim Depot.  In September 2025, an unauthorized third party accessed data from Western Orthopaedics’ system. The practice’s analysis of the incident concluded…

Surgical planning and notetaking are two areas where orthopedic and spine AI programs are making outsized impacts, according to surgeons.   AI-powered scribes are increasing practice efficiency while also curbing physician burnout with its time-saving transcriptions.  However, orthopedic AI is not…

Orthopedic Specialists of Jacksonville (Fla.) has added Benjamin Wilke, MD.  Dr. Wilke is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee care as well as orthopedic oncology, according to a May 5 news release from the practice.  His focuses…

Addison, Texas-based FX Shoulder Solutions secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation stemless shoulder arthroplasty implants. The FX V135 Easytech Shoulder System has a modular construct that integrates a stemless anchor base with an anatomic stem adaptation, according to a…

Implementing user-focused designs and recognizing the long-term impact of consolidation are two takeaways that orthopedics can learn from other industries, according to multiple surgeons. Orthopedics can look to other sectors of the healthcare industry to see the impact that continued…

Thomas Byrd, MD, is set to perform hip surgery on Ryan Pepiot, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, in Nashville, Tenn., on May 13.  Mr. Pepiot has not pitched in a MLB game this year due to inflammation in…