The first surgeon to use OSSIOfiber suture anchors and two more orthopedic surgeon developments reported by Becker's since July 27:

With U.S. inflation hitting 9.1 percent, the highest it has been in 21 years, overheads and staff wages on the rise, and reimbursement and physician fees continuing to be cut by insurers, the next year is set to be particularly challenging for orthopedic practices. 

Yair Kissin, MD, performed the first smart knee implant in New Jersey at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey Business reported Aug. 10.

CMS has suspended prior authorization requirements for some orthoses products under limited circumstances, according to an Aug. 9 update.

Orthopedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, is among five additions to Doctivity's board of directors and advisory board.

A 2022 report from Medscape highlights compensation survey results from the last year for U.S. orthopedic surgeons. From average income to incentive bonuses, here are 12 of those survey results.

Orthopedic devicemaker Conformis saw a net loss and falling revenue in the second quarter of 2022, according to financial results posted Aug. 8.

A new report from Kiiky has rated the top 15 universities for orthopedic surgeons in 2022. The study uses data including student-faculty ratio, tuition, clinical experiences and class activities to complete its global rankings. 

James Watt, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon in Florida, has enrolled the first patient in a U.S. trial comparing ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release to traditional mini-open release.  

Here are five orthopedic practices offering robotic-assisted surgery in the biggest cities in the U.S.:

Carrum Health is partnering with Novant Health for orthopedic care for North Carolina residents.

A federal court ruled that Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Md., is on the hook for a $6.3 million medical malpractice verdict with an ER orthopedic surgeon who operated as an independent contractor at the facility, The Maryland Daily Record reported Aug. 8.

Digital health company MPowerHealth launched a digital musculoskeletal care platform.

Gregory Berlet, MD, of Columbus, Ohio-based Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, debuted Ossio's OSSIOfiber suture anchors in clinical practice.

Orthopedic surgeons can make an average of $251,561 per year in the best state for healthcare and $247,521 per year in the worst, according to data from career website Zippia and WalletHub, a personal finance website.

Here are four things to know about Newtown Square, Pa.-based Premier Orthopaedics:

Here are five things to know about The CORE Institute, based in Phoenix:

Here are five things to know about Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy:

While orthopedic surgeons perform the same job in every state, the work environment, salary and demand for services are not uniform across the country. 

From hip replacements improving stability and recovery time to sports physicians working in different fields, here are the latest spine and orthopedic studies making headlines: