Pella (Iowa) Regional Health Center has added orthopedic surgeon Nathan Nicholson, MD, to its team, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Oskaloosa Herald. 

From new augmented reality options to pediatric specialist appointments, here are 16 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care moves impacting pediatric patients this year: 

2023 has been a major year for the NFL injury report. According to a December report from Sports Illustrated, nearly one-third of quarterbacks have missed significant playing time this season due to an injury; the majority being orthopedic. 

Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY has added David Fitzgerald as its new CEO, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Times Union.

Parkview Health has added orthopedic and podiatry services at its multispecialty clinic in Peru, Ind.

Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic orthopedic surgeon Marcus Ford, MD, has earned the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' Clinical Research Award. 

As the popularity of spine procedures in the ASC setting continues to grow, some physicians worry that payer behavior could stunt technological growth and surgeon abilities. 

The major players in the orthopedic and spine device space are vying for market share while also bringing on additional capabilities and services.

UCSF Health appointed Benjamin Ma, MD, chair of its orthopedic surgery department, according to Newswise.

Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.

The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. Here is how orthopedic surgeons hope it evolves in 2024. 

A Michigan orthopedic surgeon has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, The Monroe News reported Dec. 21.

Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health expanded its orthopedic team with the addition of Jake Bingham, MD, according to a Dec. 20 report by The News-Review.

Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release.

Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.

Orthopedic surgeon and Louisiana Tech Hall of Famer Billy Bundrick, MD, has died at the age of 85, according to a Dec. 13 report from the Shreveport Times.

As 2023 comes to a close and orthopedic and spine specialists, CEOs and administrators nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on. 

While diversity in healthcare is improving, orthopedic and orthopedic spine surgery remain two of the least diverse specialties when it comes to positions held by women and people of color. 

Basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering after undergoing hip surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a Dec. 18 report from CBS Sports. 

Becker's in the last two weeks reported on two orthopedic surgeons who had their licenses suspended: