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.

Recent innovations in sensor technologies demonstrated huge potential in orthopedic surgery, evolving beyond the bulky, expensive and less reliable technologies of the past.

Enovis, Colfax's orthopedic spinoff company, is expected to complete separation April 4.

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.

Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is planning to open its $125 million surgical hospital in May, Delaware Business Times reported March 14.

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. 

Steven Haddad, MD, joined orthopedic devicemaker Extremity Medical as chief clinical officer.

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 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.

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Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group has seen more patients using its digital platform for postoperative care, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported March 11.

There are currently 22,965 orthopedic surgeons in the US, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare. 

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 nominated Gary Fischetti to join its board of directors, replacing Richard Meelia.

Colfax's spinoff, Enovis, named its board leadership March 11.

Construction is underway on Hospital for Special Surgery's 12-story tower adjacent to its main hospital campus in New York City.

Chicago-based Weiss Memorial Hospital, which debuted a $5 million orthopedic center in December, could soon be sold to Michigan.-based company Resilience Healthcare.

Tony Melkent, who served senior leadership roles at Medtronic and Smith+Nephew, was hired at NanoMag.

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.

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.