Orthopedic

Here are more than 150 orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians who joined new health systems, orthopedic practices and hospitals in 2025, as reported by Becker’s.  Note: This list is not exhaustive.

Benjamin Szerlip, DO, joined Austin Orthopedic in Texas, he said in a Jan. 2 LinkedIn post. Dr. Szerlip, a shoulder and sports medicine surgeon, previously worked at Hill Country Orthopedics in Austin, according to his LinkedIn profile. He earned his…

Becker’s reported on multiple professional athletes who had spine and orthopedic surgery in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Steven Choung, MD, performed surgery on Wilder Cartagena, a midfielder for Orlando City SC, at the Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons had a busy 2025. Here are seven key updates to know: 1. The AAOS honored Brian Cole, MD; Nicholas Piuzzi, MD; Matthew Provencher, MD, and Brian Feeley, MD, for their research efforts. 2. Annunziato…

Here are six key updates from Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic business in 2025: 1. Johnson & Johnson is planning to separate its orthopedic business, which will operate as DePuy Synthes. Namal Nawana, former executive chair and founder of Sapphiros, will…

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has been selected to participate in a clinical trial for the Inhance Shoulder System from DePuy Sythes.  The stemless system may preserve more natural bone and reduce bone loss. The trial will evaluate…

Here are 17 updates to know from orthopedic giant Zimmer Biomet’s busy 2025, as reported by Becker’s this year:

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems, hospitals and practices in December, as reported by Becker’s: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

The development of new orthobiologic treatments and the smooth integration of AI are top accomplishments for these two orthopedic surgeons.  Michael Stone, MD, and Bob Yin, MD, recently connected with Becker’s to share what they are proud of from 2025.…

Alejandro Verdugo, MD, is opening a private orthopedic clinic in Lubbock, Texas, according to a Dec. 29 report from Rock 101 Lubbock. Dr. Verdugo is trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery, hip preservation, hand and upper extremity surgery and sports medicine.…