Orthopedic

Orthopedic implant company Miach Orthopaedics has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to update labeling of its BEAR knee implant.  The updated labeling includes a reduced risk of developing radiographically confirmed post-traumatic osteoarthritis following ACL injury compared to ACL reconstruction…

With staffing shortages still affecting the U.S. healthcare industry, it is important to emphasize to staff the importance of their work, according to one orthopedic surgeon.  Ronald Gardner, MD, founder of Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers, Fla., connected with Becker’s…

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates added Christopher Hawkins, MD, according to a Jan. 14 LinkedIn post. Dr. Hawkins has more than 20 years of experience and is an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon. Dr. Hawkins earned his medical degree at the University…

Orthopedic ASCs are expanding rapidly as more cases move outpatient, but what “value” looks like is shifting fast. With reimbursement tightening and expenses rising, leaders say the winners will be the centers that sharpen payer strategy, optimize supply chain and…

Stamford, Conn.-based Spire Orthopedic Partners has appointed Leigh Herzog as chief operating officer. Ms. Herzog was previously COO of Houston-based Inception Fertility, where she helped lead national expansion efforts and standardized operations across the platform. She has more than 10…

Gainesville, Fla.-based Orthopedic Care Partners has named Rob Passaro vice president of business development. Mr. Passaro has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare and business development. In his new role, effective Jan. 13, he will work closely with physicians…

Orthopedic surgery is rapidly migrating into ASCs and other outpatient settings. But despite advances in surgical technique, anesthesia and perioperative care, along with strong patient demand for lower-cost settings, leaders across orthopedics have said economic, policy and operational misalignment is…

Denver Orthopedic Surgery Center in Littleton, Colo., has received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, recognizing the facility’s performance in patient safety, quality and outpatient orthopedic care. The ASC specializes in orthopedic procedures and met national standards…

UT Health San Antonio has established a multidisciplinary limb optimization program offering surgical and rehabilitative care for patients with complex limb deformity or loss due to trauma, tumor or congenital conditions. The program includes osseointegration, a direct skeletal attachment technique…

Evolve Orthopedic Partners has entered into a strategic partnership with two orthopedic and spine practices in New York to grow its network.  The MSO teamed up with Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists and New York Spine & Wellness Center based in…