Tyrone Taylor, an outfielder for the New York Mets, recently underwent two separate procedures, according to a Nov. 8 report by espn.com.
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
The Miami Orthopaedic Society has appointed Michele D'Apuzzo, MD, as its next president.
HCA Florida Biscayne Bay Orthopaedics added Michael Mashura, MD, to its staff, according to a Nov. 5 report by South Florida Hospital News.
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has opened a spine center.
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on David Fry, player for the Cleveland Guardians, on Oct. 30 in Dallas, according to a Nov. 4 report by espn.com.
Brain Cole, MD, performed knee surgery on Joe Jiménez, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, on Oct. 29 in Chicago.
Here are 16 orthopedic surgeons who joined new hospitals and health systems in October, as reported by Becker's:
Exactech received 510(k) clearance for its Truliant Porous Tibial Tray, a 3D tibial knee implant.
Miami (Ohio) University has partnered with TriHealth and Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine to become the official sports medicine providers for Miami Athletics.
The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Seattle earns $1,026,800, 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.
