Author: Sophie Eydis

Phoenix-based Abrazo Health’s Scottsdale Campus in Arizona has added two Mako SmartRobotics systems for orthopedic procedures.  The $1.5 million investment will support total and partial knee replacements, total and revision hip surgeries and certain procedures that previously required manual cutting.…

An evolving payment landscape, regulatory changes and patient expectations are reshaping orthopedics. Leaders from across the field shared what they believe will have the greatest impact on practices in the year ahead. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for…

Below is a list of five orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession.   Editor’s Note: This is not a list of top surgeons, but rather a list highlighting professional accomplishments. Becker’s does not…

Between tightening reimbursements, rising operating costs and new technologies, orthopedic leaders are working to deliver quality care while preserving financial and professional stability. Here are five trends keeping orthopedic surgeons up: 1. Inflation and reimbursement headwinds: Orthopedic practices are feeling…

Success in sports medicine today isn’t just about surgical precision — it’s about preparation, adaptability and the ability to connect. For Nicholas Lemme, MD, a sports medicine surgeon at University Orthopedics in East Providence, R.I., those traits are what separate…

Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Medical Center has added robotic and augmented reality tools for knee, hip and shoulder replacements. For knee replacements, Hunterdon added the Johnson & Johnson Velys and Stryker Mako robotic systems to assist with bone cuts and ligament…

Douglas Padgett, MD, surgeon-in-chief and chair of orthopedics at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, has built his career at the intersection of surgical innovation, education and patient-centered care — a balance he continues to refine as the field…

As chair of orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, Mark Vrahas, MD, has spent his career building programs that balance excellence in education, clinical care and research.  Today, he sees the field of orthopedics standing at a pivotal moment —…

Oklahoma City-based OneCore Health received multiple five-star ratings from Healthgrades for outpatient care, including rotator cuff repair and back and neck surgery. Healthgrades, which evaluates hospitals based on patient outcomes such as complication and mortality rates, recognized OneCore Health among…

An aging population, new technologies and the rise of outpatient surgery are redefining what it means to be an orthopedic surgeon. Leaders from across the field shared which skills and training they believe will matter most for the next generation.…