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…
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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…
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…