Orthopedic

Orthopedic surgeon John Noble Jr., MD, died June 11 at age 61. Dr. Noble practiced orthopedic surgery in Louisiana for more than three decades and joined the Lake Charles, La.-based Center for Orthopaedics in 2000, according to his obituary. He…

Healthcare leaders have long debated what will reshape orthopedic surgery. Robotics. AI. Navigation systems. Endoscopic procedures. The assumption has been straightforward: the organizations that adopt new technologies the fastest will gain the greatest advantage. But during a panel discussion at…

Global medical technology company Advita Ortho presented nine scientific studies at the 26th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery in Matsuyama, Japan, highlighting research on AI-generated shoulder digital twins, automated surgical planning and navigation technologies…

SmartTrak, a business and market insights company in the orthopedic medtech space, has launched SmartTarget, a physician-level sales targeting solution integrated into its market intelligence platform. The offering combines all-payer procedure volume data with SmartTrak’s analyst-backed market intelligence, allowing commercial…

For years, healthcare has treated physician practice as a binary choice. Become employed by a health system or remain independent. Join private equity or stay private. The debate has shaped countless boardroom discussions and physician recruiting conversations. It has also…

From navigation tools to surgery systems, here are eight orthopedic and spine systems, devices and implants that have received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker’s since April 27:

Orthopedic surgery spends a great deal of time worrying about its future workforce. Will there be enough surgeons? How will programs recruit talent? Can the specialty keep pace with growing patient demand? For Amiethab Aiyer, MD, division chief of foot…

A trial led by the University of Oxford found that resurfacing the kneecap during total knee replacement is likely the most cost-effective approach for patients and healthcare systems, according to a June 18 news release from the university.  Here are…

Rib Mountain, Wis.-based Bone & Joint has broken ground on a new location in Rhinelander, Wis., expanding access to orthopedic, physical therapy and pain management services in the region. The facility is expected to open in 2027, according to a…

Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has begun construction on a $17.5 million orthopedic and neurosciences center in Canandaigua, N.Y. The center will occupy an existing 39,000-square-foot facility and consolidate several specialty practices currently operating at separate locations in the city, including…