Author: Sophie Eydis

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has named three members to its board of directors for 2026, according to a Dec. 8 email from the organization shared with Becker’s.  Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, was selected as second vice president. Dr. Matzkin…

When a professional athlete tears a ligament, it’s not just a medical event, it’s a career moment. The wrong decision, repair or rehab plan can alter the trajectory of a season, a contract or a legacy. Few surgeons operate closer…

Durango, Colo.-based CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital has added the Joimax endoscopic spine system, a minimally invasive surgical option.  The technique allows surgeons to treat herniated discs through a small incision using a high-definition scope and micro-instruments. Patients typically experience less postoperative…

Shriners Children’s Erie (Pa.) has appointed pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Pahys, MD, as chief of staff.  Dr. Pahys specializes in complex spinal surgery and has been part of the Shriners system for more than a decade. He joined the spine…

When young surgeons step into the operating room for the first time — or when seasoned surgeons encounter a technology they never trained on — their sense of competence can feel crumble. For Charles Nelson, MD, chief of the joint…

Davenport, Iowa-based MercyOne Genesis has opened walk-in orthopedic services at its convenient care site in Bettendorf, Iowa. The clinic offers same-day care for bone, joint and sports injuries, according to a Dec. 9 news release from Des Moines-Iowa MercyOne. Services…

When orthopedic patients walk into a surgeon’s office — sometimes after a long commute, months of pain or multiple referrals — the encounter can feel rushed before it even begins. For William Levine, MD, Frank Stinchfield chair of orthopedic surgery…

With the approach of 2026, U.S. orthopedic leaders are zeroing in on the forces reshaping their field, from reimbursement cuts and insurance instability to AI innovation, surgical advances and growing patient demand. Here’s what’s weighing most on their minds as…

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has renewed the terms of three physician leaders, with the new appointments set to begin at the end of 2026. Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, was unanimously re-elected as president. Dr. Vaccaro has served in the role since…

From first-in-state surgical innovations to new practice models centered on patient autonomy, orthopedic surgeons across the country are pushing boundaries and reshaping musculoskeletal care. Here are five who made headlines in the past month:  The arthroscopic, retrograde system, the first…