Orthopedic

From leadership changes to partnerships, here’s what New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has done in 2025. 20 key updates: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are partnering for orthopedic care at UHealth SoLé Mia.…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has named three members to its board of directors for 2026, according to a Dec. 8 email from the organization shared with Becker’s.  Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, was selected as second vice president. Dr. Matzkin…

When a professional athlete tears a ligament, it’s not just a medical event, it’s a career moment. The wrong decision, repair or rehab plan can alter the trajectory of a season, a contract or a legacy. Few surgeons operate closer…

Baton Rouge (La.) Orthopaedic Clinic has appointed Katy Ryan Michaud as its new chief revenue officer.  Ms. Michaud will help lead continued growth at the clinic, optimization of the Epic system and improvement of revenue cycle management operations, according to…

Shriners Children’s Erie (Pa.) has appointed pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Pahys, MD, as chief of staff.  Dr. Pahys specializes in complex spinal surgery and has been part of the Shriners system for more than a decade. He joined the spine…

While there is certainly excitement surrounding the potential of robotics in orthopedics and spine, practices have to be able to financially justify them.  Stephen Banco, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, recently connected with Becker’s to talk about the impact robotics…

When young surgeons step into the operating room for the first time — or when seasoned surgeons encounter a technology they never trained on — their sense of competence can feel crumble. For Charles Nelson, MD, chief of the joint…

Davenport, Iowa-based MercyOne Genesis has opened walk-in orthopedic services at its convenient care site in Bettendorf, Iowa. The clinic offers same-day care for bone, joint and sports injuries, according to a Dec. 9 news release from Des Moines-Iowa MercyOne. Services…

When orthopedic patients walk into a surgeon’s office — sometimes after a long commute, months of pain or multiple referrals — the encounter can feel rushed before it even begins. For William Levine, MD, Frank Stinchfield chair of orthopedic surgery…

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering has named Frederick Azar, MD, as chair of the department.  Dr. Azar currently serves as chief of staff at Campbell Clinic and is a professor…