The Via Disc NP procedure is gaining traction as a minimally invasive alternative to steroid injections and spinal fusion for patients with chronic low back pain caused by degenerative discs. The procedure involves injecting a purified gel derived from donated…
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Knoxville, Tenn.-based Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic has added three physicians to its team: hand specialist David Cooper, MD, foot and ankle specialist Mary Crowe, DO, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Michael Heslin, DO, according to an Aug. 25 news release…
Orthopedic surgeons in employed settings can see a 49% increase in average salary from early to midcareer, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer tool. Nationwide, orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience earn an average of $410,000 annually, Medscape…
Salt Lake City is the best-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with 15 to 21 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for mid- to late-career orthopedic surgeons, along with the average annual salaries: …
Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers developed a process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology and lab-grown tissues to promote spinal cord repair, according to research published July 23 in Advanced Healthcare Materials. The team designed 3D-printed organoid…
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Independent orthopedic groups are banding together in Washington state to protect their role in a rapidly consolidating healthcare market. Four practices — Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, Proliance Surgeons and Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, both in Seattle…
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho’s Triangle Region has hired Michael McGraw, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. McGraw treats shoulder, hip and knee conditions, including rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries and arthritis, using minimally invasive and advanced surgical approaches,…
The U.S. knee reconstruction market exceeded $400 million in the second quarter of 2025, with Zimmer Biomet maintaining a lead but Stryker’s share appears to be growing, according to an Aug. 21 GlobalData news release shared with Becker’s. Zimmer’s Persona…
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine in Meeker has added Joshua Mares, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, to its care team, according to an Aug.20 report in The Daily Sentinel. Dr. Mares…
Valdosta, Ga.-based SGMC Health has added Anthony D’Abarno, DO, and Rehan Dawood, DO, to its orthopedics team, according to an Aug. 19 news release. Dr. D’Abarno specializes in total joint replacements, trauma care and general orthopedics. He treats conditions such…