Author: Sophie Eydis

Constance Chu, MD, believes the next revolution in orthopedics will happen before the first incision is ever made. A professor and vice chair of research in orthopedic surgery at Stanford (Calif.) University, Dr. Chu leads work at the intersection of…

Few surgeons have had both the battlefield and the operating room shape their philosophy of care quite like Benjamin “Kyle” Potter, MD. Chair of orthopedic surgery at Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and a retired U.S. Army colonel, he has spent his…

Motor City Orthopedics, based in Novi, Mich., added six orthopedic surgeons in November as part of its ongoing expansion across the Detroit area.  The new physicians — Jacob Markel, MD, Stephanie Nulty, MD, Nicholas Bolz, MD, William Kesto, MD, David…

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring has added Brian Burke, MD, to its orthopedic team.  Dr. Burke has more than 24 years of experience, including over 10 years in level 1 and 2 trauma centers. He treats a range of…

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas performed the world’s first spine surgery using a multi-arm, navigation-based robotic system, according to a Nov. 3 Sunny 106.5 report.  The procedure was completed by spine surgeon Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD,…

Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates has added Peter Shaughnessy, MD, to its orthopedic team.  Dr. Shaughnessy specializes in orthopedic hand surgery. His clinical focus includes carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve disorders, trigger finger, hand and wrist trauma and…

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…