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Orthopedic surgeon wins $20M verdict against Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Synthes on March 15 was ordered to pay Gary Lynn Rasmussen, MD, $20 million after one of its products was found to infringe on one of the orthopedic surgeon's patents, according to Law360.com. -
Smart implants hold big promise for orthopedic, spine surgery
Recent innovations in sensor technologies demonstrated huge potential in orthopedic surgery, evolving beyond the bulky, expensive and less reliable technologies of the past. -
Colfax's orthopedic spinoff sets April 4 separation date
Enovis, Colfax's orthopedic spinoff company, is expected to complete separation April 4.
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South Dakota orthopedic practices form 38-physician group
The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine in Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Sioux City, S.D.-based Tri-State Specialists have consolidated under the CNOS name, The Sioux City Journal reported March 14. -
Delaware hospital's $125M surgical hospital to employ 5 orthopedic surgeons
Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is planning to open its $125 million surgical hospital in May, Delaware Business Times reported March 14. -
$2.6B tied to 28 orthopedic expansions across the country
Orthopedic developments and outpatient expansions are booming across the country as healthcare continues its shift to the ambulatory environment, where an aging elderly population are likely to receive their care in the future. -
Orthopedic surgeon named chief clinical officer of medtech company
Steven Haddad, MD, joined orthopedic devicemaker Extremity Medical as chief clinical officer.
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6 orthopedic supercenters on the East Coast
In the next decade, orthopedic surgery will move further toward a multidisciplinary approach to care, with large musculoskeletal campuses fostering greater collaboration, research, education and patient care. -
Former pro wrestling star to be taken off life support after hip replacement complications
Former professional wrestler Scott Hall is on life support at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga., following a hip replacement surgery, FOX affiliate WTAJ reported March 13. -
10 places hiring orthopedic surgeons
Here are 10 places hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool: -
Missouri orthopedic group sees jump in patients using digital care platform
Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group has seen more patients using its digital platform for postoperative care, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported March 11.
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How many orthopedic surgeons are in the US?
There are currently 22,965 orthopedic surgeons in the US, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare. -
37 US hospitals, health systems ranked among world's best for orthopedics by Newsweek
Thirty-seven U.S. hospitals and health systems ranked among Newsweek's 125 best in the world for orthopedics, with five U.S. hospitals included in the top 10. -
Conformis nominates former J&J chair to board of directors
Conformis nominated Gary Fischetti to join its board of directors, replacing Richard Meelia. -
Colfax's orthopedic spinoff names board of directors
Colfax's spinoff, Enovis, named its board leadership March 11. -
12-story Hospital for Special Surgery project to boost spine, orthopedic care
Construction is underway on Hospital for Special Surgery's 12-story tower adjacent to its main hospital campus in New York City. -
Hospital with new $5M orthopedic center to change hands
Chicago-based Weiss Memorial Hospital, which debuted a $5 million orthopedic center in December, could soon be sold to Michigan.-based company Resilience Healthcare. -
Former Smith+Nephew, Medtronic leader moves to Nanomag
Tony Melkent, who served senior leadership roles at Medtronic and Smith+Nephew, was hired at NanoMag. -
Recovery from surgery a top patient concern, 3 orthopedic surgeons say
Orthopedic surgeons are in constant conversation with patients about their care and treatment. Three surgeons said the questions they get most from patients are about recovery. -
UVA Health orthopedic supercenter becomes 1 of 4 on East Coast
The University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville has opened a 195,000-square-foot campus that provides the breadth of orthopedic care under one roof.