Orthopedic

As millions of Americans have turned to GLP-1 medications to lose weight, studies and specialists alike have expressed differing opinions on their safety, efficacy and likeliness to have any impact on the musculoskeletal industry. 

Around 76% of physicians believe that happiness and balance are attainable in their profession, according to Medscape's 2025 "Physician Mental Health and Well-Being Report," published Jan. 31. 

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons who joined new hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's in January:

Here are five major health systems that have secured major donations for their orthopedics programs since June 17. 

AdventHealth Palm Coast (Fla.) Parkway has added David Gay, MD, to its orthopedics staff.

As millions of Americans experience the benefits of weight loss through the use of GLP-1 medications, some orthopedic experts are still torn on the potential effects the medications will have for musculoskeletal patients. 

Six orthopedic surgeons were named to leadership positions in January.

Since Oct. 1, Becker's reported on four orthopedic groups receiving donations to their programs.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has received a $7.5 million donation to support the construction of a new orthopedic surgical center in Naples, Fla., according to a Jan. 30 report from South Florida Hospital News.

Robert Boyd, MD, a former chief of the spine service at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, died at age 94, according to a Jan. 30 obituary.