Washington Regional in Fayetteville, Ark., has received a Gold Seal of Approval for advanced total hip and knee replacement from The Joint Commission. The certification, awarded by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, examines…
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New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has expanded its medical staff with the addition of an orthopedic surgeon and neurosurgeon. The health system added orthopedic surgeon Jack Carroll, MD, and neurosurgeon Raj Thakrar, MD, according to an Oct. 10 news release…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and fitness company Peloton have launched a collaboration to create expert-backed content for joint and muscle injury prevention and recovery. The partnership introduces Peloton classes designed with HSS clinicians to target musculoskeletal concerns,…
As the nation’s population grows older, orthopedic programs are rethinking how to deliver safer, more efficient care that supports independence and long-term outcomes. At Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, Stephen Kates, MD, chair of orthopedics, is leading that…
An orthopedic surgeon has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming age discrimination, wrongful discharge and breach of contract, according to an Oct. 19 report from nj.com. Michael Meese, MD, served as medical director of the Cliffside Park Board…
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Orthopedic surgeons say some of their greatest lessons have come not from textbooks or mentors, but from their patients. From communication and compassion to precision, teamwork and recovery psychology, here’s how patients have reshaped how leading physicians approach surgery and…
Yevgeniy Korshunov, MD, was named director of the total joint program at Staten Island (N.Y.) University Hospital. Dr. Korshunov is a hip and knee reconstruction surgeon, according to an Oct. 16 news release. In his new role, he will oversee…
Johnson & Johnson’s plans to spin off its orthopedics business is underway, and the move is expected to, leaders said in its third quarter 2025 earnings call. “We continue to invest at industry leading levels in our pipeline and portfolio…
Culture isn’t built overnight, it takes ongoing commitment from every individual to obtain the beneficial outcomes and culture that organizations pursue. Programs rewarding excellence, reinforcing core principles and providing opportunities for growth are among the common themes of how these…
Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Ore., has expanded its orthopedic program by adding two surgeons, according to an Oct. 17 report from The Observer. Tim Neuschwander, MD, and Gregory Irvine, MD, will provide orthopedic services at the hospital one week…