Orthopedic

While it depends on the practice, many orthopedic surgeons will not operate on patients who have a body mass index higher than 40. 

A recent study from Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health found that more than a third of pediatric orthopedic cases transferred to hospitals could have been avoided through the use of telemedicine. 

On Jan. 7, New York City-based NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Orthopedics announced final plans to acquire Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York. 

Honolulu has been named the best city for active lifestyles in 2025, while North Las Vegas, Nev., has been named the worst, according to a Jan. 8 WalletHub report. 

Emmanuel Hostin, MD, orthopedic surgeon and owner of New York City-based Hostin Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is among the defendants named in a $450 million insurance fraud scheme, according to a Jan. 8 report from Coming Soon.

Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Health has added neurosurgeon Brian Anderson, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Benny Seto, MD, according to a Jan. 7 report from Muddy River News. 

Jackson, Wyo.-based Teton Orthopaedics has filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, according to a Jan. 7 press release from JD Supra.

Golden, Colo.-based Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center has added orthopedic surgeon Mitchell John II, MD, to its team, according to a Jan. 6 LinkedIn post.

Greg Mathien, MD, a senior orthopedic surgeon at Knoxville-based Tennessee Athletics, has been named the 2025 Southeastern Conference Team Physician of the Year forOrthopedics.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has added Ayoosh Pareek, MD, a sports medicine surgeon.