Orthopedic

Here are three studies that orthopedic and spine surgeons should know about the effects of weight loss medications, including semaglutides, on patient operations: 

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute surgeon Craig Mintzer, MD, performed surgery on Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina Costantino. 

Timothy Kremchek, MD, performed a hybrid procedure to repair elbow ligament damage on Wade Miley, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Medical device research and advisory firm MCRA has had a role in more than half of all orthopedic de novos issued by the FDA. 

Orthofix earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Rodeo telescopic nail, the devicemaker said May 9.

Stryker has completed its first surgeries using the Infinity Total Ankle System with Adaptis and Everlast technology in Europe. 

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Houston earns $1,095,800, 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.

Andrew Tyler, MD, an orthopedic trauma and joint replacement specialist, has joined El Paso-based Texas Tech Physicians, according to a May 8 report from El Paso Inc. 

OrthoForum Value Network, the nation's largest clinically integrated network of orthopedic and musculoskeletal providers, has partnered with software company Tendo. 

Middletown, N.J.-based Alliance Orthopedics has added sports medicine expert William Gallagher, MD, to its team.