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In 2016, Diane Dahm, MD, became the only female head orthopedic surgeon for an NBA team, working with the Minnesota Timberwolves. There are still a limited number of female physicians serving North America's 30 NBA teams. 

East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S. and has achieved some milestones in recent months.

Since the beginning of 2023, Becker's has reported on four spine and orthopedic patients who have won multimillion-dollar verdicts against surgeons and health systems.

Kimball, Neb.-based Highpoint Spine and Joint Center is permanently closing its Sidney, Neb., location, moving all of its services to its Kimball location, according to a March 2 report from News Channel Nebraska.

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