Orthopedic

Kris Alden, MD, PhD, joined The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., July 1., the practice said.

Orthobond, a leader in antibacterial surface technologies, has appointed Eric Major as chairman of the board. 

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company grew its advanced musculoskeletal population health program by 25% in Arizona with an additional payer, according to a July 9 news release.

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Las Vegas earns $1,017,300, 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.

Ron Mayer is the new CEO of OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers, the Rochester, N.Y.-based practice said July 9.

Orthofix's Fitbone transport and lengthening system earned FDA 510(k) clearance and was used in its first U.S. case., the devicemaker said July 9.

Becker's reported on two lawsuits related to orthopedics in the last 30 days:

Below are five orthopedic practices that have made headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's since June 17.

As practices and tech companies alike have had to weather complicated economic and reimbursement environments over the last 15 years, a handful have been unable to persevere, instead filing for bankruptcy. 

In the first half of 2024, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery grew multiple partnerships and grew its leadership.