Author: Claire Wallace

Rock Springs, Wyo.-based Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has added a Stryker Mako robot for total knee and hip replacements, according to a Dec. 28 report from Sweetwater Now.

Plans for the North Liberty, Iowa-based Steindler Orthopedic Clinic ASC and clinic are continuing to move forward, with officials accelerating its intended opening date, according to a report from the Corridor Business Journal. 

Minnesota college student Anuj Thapa is seeking a new trial against Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates after a judge cut his jury award from $110 million to $10 million, according to a Dec. 29 report from the StarTribune.

Keyser, W.Va.-based Potomac Valley Hospital has been recognized as a center of excellence for orthopedic care by The Joint Commission, according to a Dec. 28 report from the Mineral News and Tribune.

Pella (Iowa) Regional Health Center has added orthopedic surgeon Nathan Nicholson, MD, to its team, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Oskaloosa Herald. 

From new augmented reality options to pediatric specialist appointments, here are 16 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care moves impacting pediatric patients this year: 

2023 has been a major year for the NFL injury report. According to a December report from Sports Illustrated, nearly one-third of quarterbacks have missed significant playing time this season due to an injury; the majority being orthopedic. 

Park City, Utah-based Heiden Orthopedics is opening a new office in Heber City, Utah, according to a Dec. 27 report from NPR affiliate KPCW. 

Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY has added David Fitzgerald as its new CEO, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Times Union.

Parkview Health has added orthopedic and podiatry services at its multispecialty clinic in Peru, Ind.