Orthopedic

Keyser, W.Va.-based Potomac Valley Hospital has been recognized as a center of excellence for orthopedic care by The Joint Commission, according to a Dec. 28 report from the Mineral News and Tribune.

Pella (Iowa) Regional Health Center has added orthopedic surgeon Nathan Nicholson, MD, to its team, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Oskaloosa Herald. 

From new augmented reality options to pediatric specialist appointments, here are 16 orthopedic, spine and sports medicine care moves impacting pediatric patients this year: 

2023 has been a major year for the NFL injury report. According to a December report from Sports Illustrated, nearly one-third of quarterbacks have missed significant playing time this season due to an injury; the majority being orthopedic. 

Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY has added David Fitzgerald as its new CEO, according to a Dec. 27 report from the Times Union.

Parkview Health has added orthopedic and podiatry services at its multispecialty clinic in Peru, Ind.

Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic orthopedic surgeon Marcus Ford, MD, has earned the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' Clinical Research Award. 

As the popularity of spine procedures in the ASC setting continues to grow, some physicians worry that payer behavior could stunt technological growth and surgeon abilities. 

The major players in the orthopedic and spine device space are vying for market share while also bringing on additional capabilities and services.

UCSF Health appointed Benjamin Ma, MD, chair of its orthopedic surgery department, according to Newswise.