Orthopedic

Becker's reported on three lawsuits and litigation involving orthopedic surgeons in the last month. 

DePuy Synthes has launched a new lower extremity anatomic plating system.

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates and The Orthopaedic Surgery Center, both based in Youngstown, Ohio, have entered into a vendor partnership with Medline.

Vori Health partnered with Trustmark Small Business Benefits to offer orthopedic care to members of the employee benefits company, according to an Aug. 8 news release. 

Brett Lockman, DO, was appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, according to an Aug. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office. 

Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, is gearing up for more development and expansion in the coming year, CEO Ivan Tornos said in an Aug. 7 earnings call.

An orthopedic surgeon who was accused of hitting a patient agreed to a five-year probationary period in lieu of a complaint, according to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.

Morrisville, Vt.-based Copley Hospital is turning to its new orthopedic medical office in Waterbury, Vt., to grow profits after facing a $3 million budget shortfall earlier this year, according to an Aug. 6 report from CBS affiliate WCAX. 

Stryker has launched its Pangea plating system portfolio, according to an Aug. 6 report from Mass Device.

Zimmer Biomet's second quarter sales reached $1.9 billion, according to financial results posted Aug. 7.