Orthopedic

California is the state with the most orthopedic surgeons in the nation, according to May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The bureau released updated compensation data to reflect May 2024 information, the latest available.…

Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 4. Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute is laying off more than 150 employees and plans to shutter six clinic locations amid a physician buyout of Jacksonville-based Baptist Health, according to an April 2…

Orthopedic surgeons see higher average wages in outpatient care centers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data, as of May 2024, provides the annual mean wage for orthopedic surgeons, except those in pediatrics, in five…

The average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, not including pediatrics, in the U.S. is $365,060, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new data, as of May 2024, provides the average annual salary for orthopedic surgeons…

Native Orthopaedics has earned FDA clearance for its Native root system powered by Dragonfly technology for meniscus root repair.  Dragonfly gives sports medicine surgeons retensioning capabilities for knee repair procedures, according to an April 2 news release sent to Becker’s. …

Medtech company Smith+Nephew and Enhatch, a provider of AI-powered preoperative planning options, partnered with 3D Systems, a 3D printing company. The workflows for Smith+Nephew’s total ankle patient-match guides, which are managed through Enhatch’s portal, will use 3D System’s designed guides…

Shoulder arthroplasty company Catalyst OrthoScience has named Miguel Ramirez, MD, as its chief medical officer.  Dr. Ramirez will succeed Steven Goldberg, MD, Catalyst’s founder, effective immediately, according to an April 2 press release.  Dr. Goldberg is stepping down from his…

Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health Physician Group has added Larry Padgett, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Padgett is a sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon. He has developed anterior cruciate ligament repair devices and techniques for shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, according to…

Medtech company Enovis has tapped Damien McDonald as its new CEO, taking over the role on May 21.  Mr. McDonald will succeed Matt Trerotola, who recently announced plans to retire, according to an April 2 company news release.  Mr. McDonald…

Orthopaedic Solutions Management has acquired Orlando Hand Surgical Associates, marking its eighth acquisition. OHSA was founded in 2000 and has been recognized as one of the top 10 hand and upper extremity practices in the Southeast, according to an April…