Orthopedic

By 2033, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that there will be a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists, nearly 30% of the current staff, according to a report  from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. 

Lazurite inked a distribution deal with Modern Medical Solutions, the medtech company said Feb. 19.

The anesthesiologist shortage is affecting every area of healthcare, and orthopedics is no exception.  

Doxmity's Residency Navigator 2023-2024 ranked the best residency programs for multiple specialties, including orthopedic surgery.

Here are three orthopedic acquisitions that Becker's has reported on since Jan 9:

The CORE Institute is the largest orthopedic group in the U.S. with more than 200 physicians on its staff. 

Louis Almekinders, MD recently performed his first procedure using the BEAR implant for ACL surgery.

While private equity can boost a practice's purchasing power, one orthopedic surgeon says it comes with a risk of less autonomy.

Regenerative medicine company QC Kinetix has appointed orthopedic surgeon Mitchell Sheinkop, MD, as its national medical director. 

Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, MD, will become the chair of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's orthopedic department in July after spending more than 22 years in active duty service with the U.S. Army.