Orthopedic

Becker’s reported on multiple professional athletes who had spine and orthopedic surgery in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Steven Choung, MD, performed surgery on Wilder Cartagena, a midfielder for Orlando City SC, at the Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons had a busy 2025. Here are seven key updates to know: 1. The AAOS honored Brian Cole, MD; Nicholas Piuzzi, MD; Matthew Provencher, MD, and Brian Feeley, MD, for their research efforts. 2. Annunziato…

Here are six key updates from Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic business in 2025: 1. Johnson & Johnson is planning to separate its orthopedic business, which will operate as DePuy Synthes. Namal Nawana, former executive chair and founder of Sapphiros, will…

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has been selected to participate in a clinical trial for the Inhance Shoulder System from DePuy Sythes.  The stemless system may preserve more natural bone and reduce bone loss. The trial will evaluate…

Here are 17 updates to know from orthopedic giant Zimmer Biomet’s busy 2025, as reported by Becker’s this year:

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems, hospitals and practices in December, as reported by Becker’s: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

The development of new orthobiologic treatments and the smooth integration of AI are top accomplishments for these two orthopedic surgeons.  Michael Stone, MD, and Bob Yin, MD, recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are proud of from 2025.…

Alejandro Verdugo, MD, is opening a private orthopedic clinic in Lubbock, Texas, according to a Dec. 29 report from Rock 101 Lubbock. Dr. Verdugo is trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery, hip preservation, hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine.…

From robotic technology deals to practice network expansions, there were a number of noteworthy acquisitions that went down in the orthopedic industry in 2025.  Here are 10 transactions that altered the space, as reported by Becker’s this year:

Here are seven spine and orthopedic surgeons who retired in 2025: 1. Mark Conklin, MD, of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Golden, Colo., retired on July 25. Dr. Conklin has worked with the practice beginning in 2003, according to his…