Orthopedic

While orthopedic surgeons are paving the way for new procedures in 2025, old procedures that have been around for decades may be the key to cost effectiveness this year. 

Zimmer Biomet has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Paragon 28, a medical device company focused exclusively on foot-and-ankle orthopedics. 

Woodland Park, Colo.-based Pikes Peak Orthopedics has formed a partnership with Colorado-based Community Paramedics, according to a Jan. 27 report from the Pikes Peak Courier.

Aspen Medical Products acquired Advanced Orthopaedics, according to a Jan. 29 news release.

Hospital for Special Surgery marked five years of operations in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 27, according to a news release. 

AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.) has received advanced hip and knee replacement certification from DNV.

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health added Patrick McGregor, MD, to its orthopedics staff.

Brian Schulz, MD, performed knee surgery on Brock McGinn, a winger for the Anaheim Ducks, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has tapped Patrick Whitlock, MD, PhD, as director of hip preservation in the department of orthopaedics and as an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's.

Here are three NFL teams that have acquired new orthopedic partners in the last year: