Orthopedic

Neal ElAttrache, MD, a Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, has an impressive roster of patients, from actors to star athletes. 

From executive appointments to new partnerships, here are 10 Orthofix milestones that have occurred so far in 2024: 

Orthopedic surgeon Greg Hardin, MD, is suing Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance, alleging the health system directed patients away from his practice, Inside Indiana Business reported June 24.

Orthopedic surgeon Matthew Collard, DO, is joining St. Louis-based Orthopedic Associates, according to a June 24 press release sent to Becker's. 

Wisconsin was recently named the best state for physicians to practice in 2024 by Medscape, which considered factors including malpractice insurance premiums, compensation, cost of living, physician density, physician burnout rates and the percentage of insured residents. 

Here are 15 statistics about orthopedic and spine surgeon pay in 2024: 

Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Orthopedic and Spine Center has opened an outpatient facility in West Nyack, N.Y., according to a June 19 report from the Rockland County Business Journal.

Here are eight data breaches affecting orthopedic practices that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

John Klibanoff, MD, joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, according to a June 19 report by FingerLakes1.com.

Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. for orthopedic and spine care.