Below is a list of five orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. Editor’s Note: This is not a list of top surgeons, but rather a list highlighting professional accomplishments. Becker’s does not…
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Between tightening reimbursements, rising operating costs and new technologies, orthopedic leaders are working to deliver quality care while preserving financial and professional stability. Here are five trends keeping orthopedic surgeons up: 1. Inflation and reimbursement headwinds: Orthopedic practices are feeling…
Success in sports medicine today isn’t just about surgical precision — it’s about preparation, adaptability and the ability to connect. For Nicholas Lemme, MD, a sports medicine surgeon at University Orthopedics in East Providence, R.I., those traits are what separate…
Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Medical Center has added robotic and augmented reality tools for knee, hip and shoulder replacements. For knee replacements, Hunterdon added the Johnson & Johnson Velys and Stryker Mako robotic systems to assist with bone cuts and ligament…
Douglas Padgett, MD, surgeon-in-chief and chair of orthopedics at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, has built his career at the intersection of surgical innovation, education and patient-centered care — a balance he continues to refine as the field…
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Teaming up with Optum was an important aspect of getting outpatient orthopedics off the ground and soaring in recent years, Amar Patel, MD, a board member of OrthoWest, said. Dr. Patel spoke with Becker’s about how he made the most…
Daniel Cooper, MD, performed knee surgery on Malik Nabers, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, according to an Oct. 28 report from espn.com. The surgery was to repair a torn ACL in Mr. Nabers’ right knee that suffered…
Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health has added Robert Elvington, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Elvington provides treatment for orthopedic conditions including fractures, bursitis, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability and tennis elbow, according to an Oct. 22…
CustoMED, an AI-driven orthopedic platform, raised $6 million in funding in a seed round. The company utilizes AI and 3D printing to create orthopedic surgical tools and implants that are patient-specific, according to an Oct. 29 news release from CustoMED. …
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has added 11 physicians to its staff. With the additions, HOI has more than 300 physicians on its staff, including more than 80 orthopedic specialists, according to an Oct. 27 news release from the organization. …