A new ultrasound-based imaging approach developed by Katherine Ferrara, PhD, and Byung Yoon, MD, PhD, among others, could transform how spinal conditions are diagnosed and treated, according to a study published July 25 in Science Advances. The method captures dynamic,…
Author: Sophie Eydis
Orthopedic surgeon Richy Charls, MD, will begin seeing patients at Paris Orthopedic Clinic in Texas on Sept. 8, according to an Aug. 26 report by MyParisTexas.com. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and has completed a fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics…
Caldwell, Idaho-based West Valley Medical Center is expanding its orthopedic and spine services with new dedicated patient rooms, a classroom and additional team support, according to an Aug. 26 report from NBC affiliate KTVB. The classroom will streamline preparation for…
Orthopedic surgeons are bracing for new and proposed policies that could further reduce pay in 2025 and beyond, adding pressure to already shrinking margins. The changes span both commercial and government payers, from Medicare conversion factor cuts to prior authorization…
Male orthopedic surgeons in the early stages of their careers are earning substantially more than female peers, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Among orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, men earn 48% more than women in employed…
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Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Michael Amini, MD, a shoulder and elbow surgeon, to its team, according to an Aug. 26 LinkedIn post. Dr. Amini specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures and was among the first U.S. surgeons to adopt…
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital welcomed orthopedic surgeon Patrick Pallitto, MD, to its Advanced Orthopedics & Spine Program. He will practice with Boss Orthopaedics, seeing patients in Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, S.C. Dr. Pallitto specializes in hip and knee…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists will add two orthopedic surgeons — Abbey DeBruin, MD, and Brandon Stradel, MD, to its team, effective Sept. 2, according to an Aug.18 news release by the system. Dr. DeBruin is fellowship-trained…
Warsaw, Ind.-based OrthoPediatrics has appointed Kelly Fischer, senior vice president and CFO of Cook Medical, to its board of directors, effective Aug. 8, according to an Aug.25 news release from the organization. She succeeds Terry Schlotterback, who retired from the…
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…