Orthopedic

Simon Mears, MD, PhD, has rejoined the Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.  Dr. Mears is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, according to a March 25 news release from UAMS. He first joined…

The top 10 highest-paid players in the MLB this year are set to earn a combined $576 million in the 2025 to 2026 season, according to a March 25 report from Forbes. Juan Soto, a right fielder for the New…

Concord (N.H.) Orthopaedic has notified individuals of a security incident affecting its patient check-in and appointment scheduling software. On Nov. 21, Concord Orthopaedic was notified by a third-party vendor that the software was potentially accessed by an unauthorized actor. The…

Chicago-based Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital has tapped Erik King, MD, as division head of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. King will retain his current role as professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of…

Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health will provide healthcare services at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, according to a March 25 report from local ABC affiliate WCJB. The championship is a track-and-field competition that brings in more than 3,700 Olympic-level athletes…

Salt Lake City-based University of Utah has appointed Angela Wang, MD, as division chief of orthopedic hand surgery.  Dr. Wang has extensive experience in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery, according to a March 24 news release from the university. …

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish was recently treated by Keith Meister, MD, for elbow inflammation before the start of the MLB season, according to a March 24 report from YardBarker. Mr. Darvish, a veteran on the team, will miss…

Every orthopedic surgery residency program in the U.S. filled all of its slots for 2025, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program released March 21.  Just seven states, Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, lack…

U.S. News & World Report released its second annual top ASCs list March 18, highlighting more than 180 top-performing facilities across spine and orthopedics.  The publication recognized the ASCs as “high performing,” evaluating nearly 5,000 ASCs. It factors in Medicare…

Orthofix’s TrueLok Elevate transverse bone transplant system earned FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark from the European Union. TrueLok Elevate is designed for limb preservation and addresses bony or soft tissue deformities, according to a March 19 news release. The…