Author: Claire Wallace

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Travis Maak, MD, has been tapped as the president of the National Basketball Association Physicians Association for the 2024 and 2025 season. 

There are pros and cons to practicing orthopedic and spine care in every state, from economic disparities to regulatory challenges and more.

Clinton, N.C.-based Sampson Regional Medical Center plans to open a new orthopedic clinic in the fall, according to a June 14 report from The Sampson Independent. 

Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University, both based in Johnson City, have announced a new sports medicine partnership, according to a June 13 report from WJHL.

York, Pa.-based OSS Health has opened its eighth location in Hampden Township, Pa., according to a June 14 report from Penn Live.

West Virginia was named the worst state to practice medicine in for 2024 by Medscape, while Wisconsin was named the best. 

Orthopedic surgeon Krishna Reddy, MD, has completed his 100th surgery at Seaman, Ohio-based Adams County Regional Medical Center, according to a June 13 report from the People's Defender. 

From new partnerships to FDA approvals, here are eight Zimmer Biomet milestones that have occurred so far in 2024: 

The Indiana State Budget Committee has approved $30 million to go toward the orthopedic industry retention initiative to attract and retain orthopedic talent in the area, according to a June 12 report from the Journal Gazette.

Approximately 28% of orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12.