Orthopedic

Jeffrey Dugas, MD, is set to perform a shoulder operation on Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Birmingham, Ala.

The orthopedic industry is ripe for change. 

A mistrial was declared during opening arguments for an orthopedic surgeon's lawsuit against Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Penn State, CBS News reported March 11.

West Palm Beach-based Hospital for Special Surgery Florida received a $2 million contribution from HSS Trustee, Marina Kellen French, and her daughter Annabelle Garrett of Wellington, according to a news release shared with South Florida Hospital News.

Here are eight updates regarding total joint replacements that orthopedic leaders should know:

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons urged Congress to implement a permanent fix to Medicare's physician fee cut, according to a March 9 statement.

A jury is slated to hear allegations that Penn State removed its team physician, Scott Lynch, MD, nearly five years after the orthopedic surgeon sued the State College, Pa.-based university, ESPN reported March 11.

Half of orthopedic surgeons would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Orthopedist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. 

Dain Allred, MD, will operate on Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz, the team said March 7.