Orthopedic surgeons make an average of $565,450 in Minnesota, the highest earning state, compared to the average household income of $109,737.
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Onkos Surgical earned the FDA's De Novo approval for its antibacterial-coated orthopedic implants, the medtech company said April 8.
Avant-Garde Health has recognized 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research and 16 top hospitals for spine research in 2024, with seven facilities topping both lists.
Cleveland Guardians right-hand pitcher Shane Bieber is expected to have ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Yahoo Sports reported April 7.
An Idaho orthopedic surgeon was arrested after footage from a hidden camera at his medical office was found, The Spokesman-Review reported April 7.
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Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker.
The orthopedic industry is constantly changing.
Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top physicians and hospitals across 10 specialties, including orthopedic surgery.
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Eury Pérez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on April 8.
Orthopedic surgeon pay in the U.S. has reached an average of $378,250 a year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, up 1.8% from the previous year's data.