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…
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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…
A study reviewing same-day discharge patient outcomes undergoing total knee arthroplasty in the ASC versus the tertiary-care university hospital setting determined that, while ASCs have stricter requirements for TKA patients, they have similar outcomes to same-day hospitals. The study, published…
On March 21, the National Resident Matching Program released statistics for the 2025 match cycle, which began March 17. Of 43,237 total open positions, 94.1% have been filled in 2025. In addition, 100% of orthopedic residency positions have been filled. …
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The number of Medicare-certified orthopedic single-specialty ASCs grew by 50 nationwide from 2018 to 2023, according to data from a March congressional status report on ASC growth. In 2018, there were 33 single-specialty orthopedic ASCs in the nation, with the…
Medtech company Stryker has elevated Kim Montagnino to chief communications officer, according to a March 20 report from PRWeek. Ms. Montagnino will lead the global communications and corporate marketing functions for the company as well as drive strategies that strengthen…
On March 13, MultiCare’s Orthopedics Northwest clinic in Yakima, Wash., was forced to close due to an incident of vandalism. One week later, on March 20, the practice officially reopened, according to a same-day report from the Yakima Herald-Republic. The…
Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Mercy Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has added Charles Roberson, MD, to its staff. Dr. Roberson is an orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine, according to a March 20 news release. Dr. Roberson will also provide care…
Becker’s reported on seven orthopedic surgeons who earned honors in the first quarter of 2025. Brian Cole, MD, of Chicago-basedMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush, earned the 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Clinical Research Award. He was recognized for his 25…