Will Workman, MD, performed knee surgery on Sean Newcomb, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, at the Webster Surgery Center in Oakland, Calif.
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The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. Here is how orthopedic surgeons hope it evolves in 2024.
A Michigan orthopedic surgeon has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, The Monroe News reported Dec. 21.
Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health expanded its orthopedic team with the addition of Jake Bingham, MD, according to a Dec. 20 report by The News-Review.
Henry Schein will acquire majority interest in TriMed, an orthopedic devicemaker focusing on upper and lower extremities, according to a Dec. 20 news release.
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Six places have added Zimmer Biomet's smart knee implant, Persona IQ, in 2023. The device monitors patient metrics after surgery and shared the data through a wireless connection.
Orthopedic surgeon and Louisiana Tech Hall of Famer Billy Bundrick, MD, has died at the age of 85, according to a Dec. 13 report from the Shreveport Times.
As 2023 comes to a close and orthopedic and spine specialists, CEOs and administrators nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on.
While diversity in healthcare is improving, orthopedic and orthopedic spine surgery remain two of the least diverse specialties when it comes to positions held by women and people of color.
Basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering after undergoing hip surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a Dec. 18 report from CBS Sports.