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…
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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…
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed elbow surgery on Carlos Rodón, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. The procedure was to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur in Mr. Rodón’s left elbow,…
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has selected Charles Nelson, MD, as its next president. Dr. Nelson is chief of adult reconstruction surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and professor of orthopedic surgery at the Hospital of the…
EmergeOrtho has added Ruben Torrez, MD, to its Triad Region staff. Dr. Torrez is a sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, according to a Sept. 12 news release from EmergeOrtho. His specialty…
As orthopedic programs balance innovation, value and patient outcomes, few areas have advanced as quickly as foot and ankle surgery. Ettore Vulcano, MD, chief of Columbia University’s division of orthopedics at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla., is…