Orthopedic

Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University, both based in Johnson City, have announced a new sports medicine partnership, according to a June 13 report from WJHL.

The North Carolina Courage women's soccer team partnered with Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, the team said June 14. 

West Virginia was named the worst state to practice medicine in for 2024 by Medscape, while Wisconsin was named the best. 

Orthopedic surgeon Krishna Reddy, MD, has completed his 100th surgery at Seaman, Ohio-based Adams County Regional Medical Center, according to a June 13 report from the People's Defender. 

From new partnerships to FDA approvals, here are eight Zimmer Biomet milestones that have occurred so far in 2024: 

The Indiana State Budget Committee has approved $30 million to go toward the orthopedic industry retention initiative to attract and retain orthopedic talent in the area, according to a June 12 report from the Journal Gazette.

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth added Stephen Manifold, MD, to its board of directors, according to a June 13 new release.

Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah,  according to a June 11 report by CBS Sports.

Approximately 28% of orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons have a net worth of over $5 million in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Wealth and Debt Report," published June 12. 

Topeka-based University of Kansas Health System has partnered with the Hurt! orthopedic mobile application to offer patients after-hours orthopedic care.