Author: Claire Wallace

U.S. News & World Report is making refinements to the methodology it uses to rank hospitals and health systems, which will be reflected in the 2023 and 2024 rankings and ratings debuting on Aug. 1. 

The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has added spine surgeon Wayne Bruffett, MD, as an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine's department of orthopedic surgery.

Neenah, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is expanding its services in the state with the addition of a new clinic in Oshkosh, Wis. 

Wilton Investors, a principal of Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Norwalk, Conn.-based Coastal Orthopedics, plans to refurbish a two-story, 45,000-square-foot medical office building to create an orthopedic center, according to a July 3 report from Chron.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to provide orthopedic and sports medicine services to its student athletes, according to a July 1 report from the Independent Tribune.

Houston, Texas-based OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in the state, has partnered with digital healthcare technology company Hatch. 

From wrestlers to football players, here are 15 famous athletes who have undergone joint replacements during or after their careers: 

Five esteemed orthopedic surgeons have died in the first half of 2023, including the founder of Steadman Clinic and the former Baltimore Orioles head physician. 

From learning to helping patients get back to their day-to-day lives, being a spine surgeon has several perks. 

David Homesley, MD, chair of the orthopedic department at Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, is set to complete his 1,000th robotic-assisted knee replacement procedure using Stryker's Mako robot, according to a June 29 email sent to Becker's.