Orthopedic

Marshfield, S.C.-based Bone & Joint Clinic has added orthopedic spine surgeon Charles Hansen, MD, and sports medicine specialist Kurt Lawton, MD, to its team, according to a Feb. 17 report from the Marshfield Hub City Times.

Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Center has launched the state's first opioid-free orthopedic surgery program. 

Steven Choung, MD, performed surgery on Wilder Cartagena, a midfielder for Orlando City SC, at the Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.

Houston-based OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas, has tapped new leadership at its executive, divisional and management services organization levels. 

James Huddleston, MD, joined Banner Casa Grande (Ariz.) Medical Center, Casa Grande Dispatch reported Feb. 17.

Here are three recent updates to know on Zimmer Biomet, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 22:

From investments in robotics to zeroing in on personal well-being, surgeons will make a number of different investments in 2025.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Herb Jones, a player for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Cleveland earns $1,035,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth has added George Umeh, MD, to its staff.