Dan Cooper, MD, operated on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Dec. 15, the NFL team said. Mr. Mahomes had surgery to repair a tear in his left ACL, and he is expected to begin the rehab process immediately.…
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Matthew Lavery, MD, is the new CEO of Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital. Dr. Lavery, an orthopedic surgeon, has served as president of the board of directors at OrthoIndy since January 2024, according to a Dec. 15 news release. In…
Orthopedic implant manufacturer Bioretec has received a Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for its RemeOs DrillPin. The magnesium alloy, biodegradable device is used for the fixation of bone fragments in pediatric and adult patients, according to a Dec. 14…
Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth (Minn.), has added Landon Brown, MD, according to a Dec. 11 report from Hometown Focus. Dr. Brown is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive techniques, primary and complex joint replacement and revision…
Stephen Kates, MD, will serve as interim dean of the Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and interim executive vice president of medical affairs for VCU Health System, effective Dec. 24. Dr. Kates serves as chair of the department…
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Rock Hill, S.C.-based 3D Systems received FDA 510(k) clearance to expand its VSP Orthopedics platform for use in skeletally mature adolescents with normal bone stature. The clearance eliminates the need for compassionate-use or institutional review board approvals in adolescent cases,…
Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health and Burlington, Kan.-based Coffey Health System, have entered into a shared services agreement to strengthen rural specialty care, including general surgery and orthopedics. The partnership launched with general surgery services provided across both hospitals and…
Muncie, Ind.-based IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital became the first and only health system in the state to offer robot-assisted shoulder replacements, according to a news release shared Dec. 11 with Becker’s. Jacob Triplet, DO, is currently the only surgeon…
Orthopedics continued to shift in 2025 as care delivery models evolved, technology adoption accelerated and market pressures reshaped how musculoskeletal services are delivered. Here are five moves that defined the year: 1. Orthopedic service lines expanded aggressively through new centers…
As the U.S. healthcare system faces mounting financial pressure and policy uncertainty, orthopedic leaders are increasingly focused on the structural barriers that shape how care is delivered and funded. From fragmented care pathways and payer administrative burden to misaligned reimbursement…