Launching new programs, practice growth and navigating post-COVID challenges are among some of the top priorities for orthopedic surgeons and industry leaders this year. 

Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, based in Tusla, is adding three surgeons to its orthopedic team, according to an Aug. 10 report by ABC affiliate News Channel 8 Tulsa.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed reconstructive knee surgery on Nyheim Hines, a player for the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 8. 

Here are six orthopedic leadership appointments since July 17.

James Voos, MD, performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas, two players for the Cleveland Browns, on Aug. 8 at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

Urbana-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine students are partnering with the Perry Initiative, a national group focused on inspiring women to join orthopedic surgery. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including three hospitals in Michigan. 

Medical device company Orthofix earned $187 million in net sales during the second quarter, according to its financial results released Aug. 8.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has appointed David Mayman, MD, and Daniel Green, MD, to its leadership team. 

Gus Barrazueta, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Adena Health System in Chillicothe, Ohio, was fired amid accusations of sexual harassment and illegal drug use, the Scioto Valley Guardian reported Aug. 8.

The five most-populated U.S. cities account for close to 19 million people, and hospitals in all five cities — New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix — appear on U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals for Orthopedics" 2023-24 list at least once in the top 31 hospitals.

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including four hospitals in Pennsylvania. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including seven hospitals in New York City. 

EpiBone named Brian Cole, MD, of Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center, as an adviser, the regenerative medicine company said Aug. 8.

Several orthopedic surgeons in 2023 are suing their former employers for various concerns including alleged discrimination, fraud and monopolies.

Theradaptive and 3D Systems are partnering to bolster regenerative medicine, according to an Aug. 7 news release. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery recently named two new associate surgeons-in-chief, Answorth Allen, MD, and Mathias Bostrom, MD. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including five hospitals in Illinois. 

U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including three hospitals in Massachusetts. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named Answorth Allen, MD, and Mathias Bostrom, MD, as associate surgeons-in-chief.