Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Walker Kessler, a center for the Utah Jazz, on Nov. 6 in Los Angeles. The surgery will repair a labral tear in Mr. Kessler’s left shoulder, according to a Nov.…
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James Ficke, MD, has led through change — on the battlefield, in the operating room and now at the helm of one of the nation’s most respected orthopedic programs. As chair of orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore,…
Reimbursements in the orthopedic space have not kept up with rising inflation and operational costs, with surgeons, practices and organizations looking for changes. If there are not significant changes and increases to reimbursements for orthopedic care, organizations may have to…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Sean Delany, MD, a sports medicine physician trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He treats a range of musculoskeletal injuries, including overuse injuries in endurance athletes, and frequently uses ultrasound for diagnosis and procedures, according…
Stryker’s orthopedic growth has continued through the third quarter, and momentum is expected especially in shoulder care, according to an Oct. 30 earnings call. Five key takeaways 1. Orthopedics grew 11.4% organically, and Mako robotics was an important driver, CFO…
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Bryan Springer, MD, doesn’t see innovation and value-based care as separate goals. To him, they’re the same conversation — and the future of orthopedic surgery depends on how well healthcare leaders merge the two. Dr. Springer, chair of orthopedic surgery…
Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Orthopedic Center has added Scott Brandon, MD, to its staff. Dr. Brandon is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity procedures, according to a Nov. 3 news release from Iredell Health System. He most recently…
Zimmer Biomet’s third quarter net sales of $2 billion rose 9.7% year over year, according to financial results posted Nov. 5. Five things to know: 1. Zimmer Biomet’s net earnings in the third quarter were $230.9 million. 2. Knee sales…
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Yu Darvish, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres. Dr. Meister performed a UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on Mr. Darvish’s right elbow, according to a Nov. 4 news release from…
Constance Chu, MD, believes the next revolution in orthopedics will happen before the first incision is ever made. A professor and vice chair of research in orthopedic surgery at Stanford (Calif.) University, Dr. Chu leads work at the intersection of…