Shifts in the pace of sports medicine injuries, including in pediatric patients, is ushering in new approaches to care, Brian Cole, MD, said. Dr. Cole, managing partner at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, discussed these changes and the role AI…
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Clifton Springs (N.Y.) Hospital and Clinic, part of Rochester Regional Health, completed its first Persona IQ Smart Knee device implant. The implant, created by Zimmer Biomet, is used for total knee arthroplasty procedures and collects objective biomechanics data, according to…
Novant Health Charlotte (N.C.) Orthopedic Hospital has appointed Guillermo Sanabia to serve as its next president. Mr. Sanabia was also named vice president of operations at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, according to a Nov. 7 news release…
Orthopedic departments are being challenged to move beyond treating injuries toward preventing them altogether. Here, ten industry leaders share how they’re reimagining musculoskeletal care — from integrating technology to implementing new care models — to keep patients healthier for longer.…
Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health has opened an orthopedic walk-in injury clinic in Sheboygan. Located in the Prevea Sheboygan Medical Office Building, the clinic offers same-day evaluations and treatment for acute orthopedic injuries related to sports, work or recreation. Services…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named James Schroeder, Jr., MD, as chief academic officer, effective Dec. 1. Dr. Schroeder joins HSS from Northwestern University in Chicago where he was a professor in the departments of medical education and…
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their third-quarter financial results for 2025 and data on their spine orthopedic sales. Here is how they compare: Stryker Total sales: $6.1 billion (+10.3%) Orthopedics: $2.3 billion (+3.9%) Hips: $457 million (+8.9%)…
In orthopedic surgery, robots now guide the scalpel and AI completes the paperwork — and that’s only the beginning. Few people see the change as clearly as J. Paul Schroeppel, MD, who balances life in the operating room with the…
As healthcare costs rise and reimbursements lag behind, OrthoMidwest is doubling down on data-driven growth, Brian Cole, MD, said. OrthoMidwest was formed in 2023 and is an aggregation between Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rockford-based OrthoIllinois. And in 2024…
Orthopedic practices are facing a generational workforce transition. With an aging surgeon population, persistent burnout and shifting expectations from younger physicians, leaders are rethinking how to recruit, retain and sustain surgical talent. The focus is moving from filling positions to…
