Orthopedic

Several major orthopedic and spine device companies, from Zimmer Biomet to Smith+Nephew, have spent substantial amounts of money lobbying in Washington, D.C., in the 2024 season. 

The Camp Hill-based Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has added pain intervention physician David Weiss, DO, to its team. 

Orthopedic and medtech company Smith+Nephew recorded more than $1.4 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2024, according to its Aug. 1 financial results.

Mary Powell Lewis, MD, a pioneer for women in orthopedics, died July 15 at age 98, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Aug. 1.

Matthew Thompson, MD, joined Good Shepherd Health Care System and is working at the Good Shepherd Orthopedics Clinic in Hermiston, Ore.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons that have recently taken on leadership roles, as reported by Becker's since June 26:

Columbus-based OhioHealth has created the role of chief of musculoskeletal services and tapped Darrin Bright, MD, to step into the role. 

Former New Providence N.J.-based Summit Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Cushner, MD, is seeking $6 million from the system alleging underpayment, according to a July 31 report from the Westfair Business Journal.

Nearly 30% of orthopedic surgery physician assistants are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, according to the latest specialty report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, released July 29.

Newport (R.I.) Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements, according to a July 31 report from What's Up Newp.