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Gary Fischetti joined the board of directors of Medcura, which develops LifeGel, according to a May 3 news release. Mr. Fischetti has more than 35 years of experience in medtech including senior executive roles with Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and…

Spine surgery is undergoing a major shift as more procedures move from hospitals into ASCs, driven by advances in minimally invasive techniques, technology and care delivery models. What was once limited to inpatient settings is increasingly being performed safely and…

Thomas Byrd, MD, is set to perform hip surgery on Ryan Pepiot, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, in Nashville, Tenn., on May 13.  Mr. Pepiot has not pitched in a MLB game this year due to inflammation in…

Orthopedic surgery continues to evolve as new technologies, care models and leadership approaches reshape the field. Across the Midwest, surgeons are driving that progress, advancing complex procedures, leading major departments and expanding access to high-quality musculoskeletal care. The physicians featured…

Shaden Marzouk, MD, was named CEO of Spire Orthopedic Partners, according to a May 4 news release. Dr. Marzouk previously was CEO of GenesisCare. Before that she was president and CEO of care delivery at Anthem (now Elevance Health). She…

Avera on Louise Health Campus in Sioux Falls, S.D. was renamed to Avera Orthopedic Hospital, according to a May 1 news release. The hospital was renamed after gastroenterology services were moved to a new Avera building. Now the specialty hospital…

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics opened a new office in West Chester, Pa., according to a May 4 news release shared with Becker’s. The new office will provide services in spine, foot & ankle, and sports medicine. Joint replacement services are expected…