Author: Claire Wallace

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has partnered with the Newport Artists Collective to display artwork at University Orthopedics' 10,000-square-foot location in Middletown, R.I., according to a March 8 report from What's Up Newp.

Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics is becoming one of the first private orthopedic groups in the region to transfer to Epic's electronic health records system, according to a March 6 report from the Corridor Business Journal. 

Orthopedic surgeons face a number of diverse cases every year, with some being more difficult and involved than others. 

For the majority of orthopedists, quality of life has not improved over the last three years, according to Medscape's "Striving for Balance in Your Specialty: Medscape Orthopedist Mental Health & Well-Being Report 2025," published March 7. 

Homer, Alaska-based South Peninsula Hospital orthopedic surgeon Lars Matkin, MD, has performed the first hip replacement surgery at the facility. 

Between 2021 and 2024, the share of spine surgeries performed in the ASC setting has grown by 8% year over year, according to data from medtech intelligence platform AcuityMD. 

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has earned permits for a $1.8 million expansion in St. Augustine, Fla., according to a March 4 report from Jacksonville Business Journal. 

Kalispell, Mont.-based Logan Health is adding orthopedics at its Cut Bank, Mont., and Shelby, Mont., locations, according to a March 4 report from the Pioneer Press.

Sutter Health-owned Novato (Calif.) Community Hospital has earned advanced certification in spine surgery from The Joint Commission.

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has launched an orthopedic physician assistant fellowship program.