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Orthopedic

Orthopedic care is a high-demand target for private equity groups, PE Hub reported April 24, with the outpatient shift driving a significant portion of recent investment and growth. While there have been several large PE-backed orthopedic platforms created or acquired…

Jason Clark, DO, has rejoined Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System.  Dr. Clark is a shoulder and elbow surgeon with specialized training in robotic total knee and hip replacements, according to an April 22 news release from Independence Health System. He…

When robotic-assisted knee replacement technology began gaining traction, it was often framed as the next leap forward in orthopedic surgery, a tool promising greater precision, improved alignment and better long-term outcomes.  But recent population-level data is prompting a more nuanced…

Pixee Medical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its augmented reality platform for total knee arthroplasty.  Knee+ NexSight improves surgical efficiency and adaptability in the operating room while providing robotic-level accuracy, according to an April 27 news release from Pixee…

Flagstaff, Ariz.-based Northern Arizona Healthcare performed its first Keri TOUCH CMC 1 thumb prosthesis implant surgery at Flagstaff Medical Center.  Peter Gibson, MD, completed the procedure and is the first surgeon in Arizona to use the implant, which is the…

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Hoover, Ala.-based OS1 Orthopedic & Sports Injury Clinic opened a new location in Kennesaw, Ga.  The clinic is led by Andrew Alexander, MD, and provides walk-in and same-day care without a referral. Services include treatment for fractures, sprains, strains and…

About 50 insurers signed an AHIP and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association commitment to standardize electronic prior authorization for several medical services including orthopedics. Five things to know: 1. The standardized approach will be used for services commonly subject to prior authorization…

Orthopedics is among one of the wealthiest specialties, according to Medscape’s “Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2026.” The report, published April 24, included data from a survey of 5,916 respondents across more than 29 specialties. Five things to know: 1.…

Orthopedic leaders agree: What’s holding musculoskeletal care back in 2026 isn’t a lack of innovation, it’s the system around it.  From prior authorization bottlenecks to fragmented care pathways and misaligned incentives, surgeons say administrative friction and outdated workflows are delaying…

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