Author: Claire Wallace

Eight Americans who earned their wealth in orthopedics were named to Forbes' 2023 world billionaires list. 

Joint preservation company Anika has entered into a cooperation agreement with investment firm Caligan Partners. 

Bryce Meredith, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician, has joined the Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Owensboro, Ky.

Orthopedic surgeons were the second-highest-paid physician specialists this year, earning $46,000 less than plastic surgeons, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report" published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital has become the second hospital in the nation to earn the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV, according to an April 13 press release sent to Becker's. 

Richard Broderick, MD, a neurosurgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., has completed his 50th procedure using Augmedics' Xvision spine navigation system, according to an April 13 tweet from Augmedics. 

Lander, Wyo.-based Fremont Orthopedics surgeons Ben Francisco, MD, and Cory Lamblin, MD, are going to offer outpatient orthopedic surgeries at Western Wyoming Medical in Lander, according to an April 12 report from County 10. 

Here are four health systems that have earned certifications for orthopedic and spine care since Feb 24.: 

Spine surgeon Robert Nolan, MD, has joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, an affiliate of Auburn Community Hospital. 

Medical technology company Enovis has expanded its foot and ankle portfolio with the release of its "Enofix with Constrictor" technology.