Orthopedic

Colleagues and family members of orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Mauck, MD, are remembering him a year after his death on July 11, 2023.

Joint preservation company Anika Therapeutics has released its Integrity implant system to the full U.S. market. 

Amanda Martin, DO, an orthopedic surgeon based in Nashville, Tenn., is headed to Paris this summer to serve as the head team physician for the U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team, according to a July 9 report from NBC affiliate WSMV.

Kris Alden, MD, PhD, joined The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., July 1., the practice said.

Orthobond, a leader in antibacterial surface technologies, has appointed Eric Major as chairman of the board. 

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company grew its advanced musculoskeletal population health program by 25% in Arizona with an additional payer, according to a July 9 news release.

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Las Vegas earns $1,017,300, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ron Mayer is the new CEO of OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers, the Rochester, N.Y.-based practice said July 9.

Orthofix's Fitbone transport and lengthening system earned FDA 510(k) clearance and was used in its first U.S. case., the devicemaker said July 9.

Becker's reported on two lawsuits related to orthopedics in the last 30 days: