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Orthopedic

Surgeons from Johnstown, Pa.-based Conemaugh Physician Group's Western Pennsylvania Orthopedics practice have completed the first meniscal transplant surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, according to an Aug. 5 report from CBS affiliate WTAJ.

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The average orthopedic surgeon starting salaries ranged from $500,000 on the low end and $815,000 on the higher end in 2023/2024, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.

The Joint Commission recognizes health systems across the U.S. with a gold seal of approval for various specialties, including spine and hip-related measures, based on a number of performance measures. 

Orthopedic surgeons have the highest average starting salary among several specialties, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.

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