Orthopedic

While the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons do not have hard body-mass index cutoffs for operating on patients, many providers have their own self-imposed cutoffs, according to a Sept. 4 report…

Three orthopedic leaders shared their biggest concerns in the industry over the next decade with Becker's:

Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System Orthopedic Group has added Prashant Deshmane, MD, according to a Sept. 4 report by Daily Sentinel.

Jared Goff, quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has been named the highest-paid NFL player in 2024, with an on-field contract reaching $80.6 million, according to a Sept. 5 report from Forbes. 

Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based Tri-County Orthopedics has added joint replacement specialist Brian Perez, MD. 

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health has launched a new sports medicine program through the addition of Justin Clark, a certified athletic trainer, according to a Sept. 4 report from The Emporia Gazette.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez had hip surgery, the Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 4. 

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program. 

Meade, Kan.-based Artesian Valley Health System is adding orthopedic surgeon Firas Kawtharani, MD, according to a Sept. 3 report by KSCB.

Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center has added sports medicine specialist Nathan Jacobson, MD.