Orthopedic

Here are two recent layoffs in the spine and orthopedic industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 9:

Two playoff football games played on Jan. 28 determined that the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are headed to the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. 

Healthgrades identified the top hospitals for joint replacement in 18 states.

The looming physician shortage poses a unique threat to orthopedics.

Orthopedic and spine practices are constantly looking for ways to stand out, taking measures such as rebranding, changing their names and changing their logos. 

Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Jan. 29 announcement in the Des Moines Register.

James Andrews, MD, has retired at the age of 81, according to a feature from the MLB.

Here are three things to know about the president of DePuy Synthes' U.S. business, Leslie Storms: 

As physician shortages continue to threaten every healthcare specialty, here is what five practices told Becker's they are doing to recruit new talent in 2024: 

Less than one month into 2024, Becker's has already reported on four healthcare data breaches that have affected orthopedic and spine patients.