Orthopedic

Athens-based OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital has begun offering robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, expanding access to advanced orthopedic procedures in southeast Ohio. The hospital recently completed its first cases using the technology and now offers robotic-assisted total knee replacement, partial knee replacement…

Wudbhav Sankar, MD, will be the chief of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Orthopedic Center effective July 1. Dr. Sankar is a leader in children’s orthopedics and has expertise in spinal deformity, hip disorders and pediatric trauma, according to a Feb.…

Smith+Nephew has agreed to settle a potential class-action lawsuit regarding the managed account fees for its 401(k) plans.  In an amendment complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that Smith+Nephew improperly utilized forfeited 401(k) plan assets, paid unreasonable compensation for plan’s planning and…

Prior authorization delays and standardized codes that do not measure case variability are just two orthopedic policy disconnects surgeons say they face on a day-to-day basis.  While insurance companies intend for prior authorization to act as a guardrail, some leaders…

Travis Maak, MD, operated on Utah Jazz player Jaren Jackson Jr.’s knee, the NBA team said Feb. 17. Dr. Maak removed a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis growth in Mr. Jackson’s left knee, according to a news release. Mr. Jackson will…

Val Gene Iven, MD, has retired from his role as head team physician for Oklahoma State University Athletics.  He has served as the head team physician at the school since 2007 and worked in college athletics for more than three…

Orthopedic surgeons at New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine are using 3D modeling and custom-printed surgical tools to improve precision in pediatric limb reconstruction.  The process involves taking high-resolution CT scans to be converted into digital 3D models of…

With patient expectations higher than ever, orthopedic practices are looking to the integration of robotics within joint replacement surgeries and offering an after-hours schedule as top priorities in meeting demand.  This joint replacement surgeon and orthopedic MSO executive recently connected…

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a joint replacement recovery program that is helping patients walk and return home faster after surgery.  The enhanced recovery pathway integrates spinal and regional anesthesia, updated surgical techniques and coordinated care to reduce pain and shorten…

Orthopedic surgeon Wendell Bulmer, DO, has opened applications for the 2026 cycle of his namesake scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing medical school. The Dr. Wendell Bulmer Scholarship for Medical Students awards a one-time $1,000 grant to a pre-med or science…