Orthopedic

Trinity Pilkington, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Bayhealth in Dover, Del., died at the age of 49 while attending a conference in Florida, according to a Dec. 18 report from Milford Live.

County officials have announced plans to purchase the former Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery in Chattanooga, Tenn., according to a Dec. 14 report from chattanoogan.com.

From the newest artificial intelligence trends to the impact Ozempic will have on orthopedic and spine care in the coming years, musculoskeletal industry leaders have spoken with Becker's about several key industry trends in 2023. 

The world of orthopedic surgery is filled with cutting edge technology. Here are three that those in the orthopedic space are watching. 

Tyber Medical earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its new distal radius system, according to a Dec. 18 news release.

Stryker will acquire Serf SAS, a France-based joint replacement company.

The healthcare industry has been struggling with major burnout, staffing and retention issues since the COVID-19 pandemic, and orthopedic surgeons are not immune. 

German orthopedic and spinal devicemaker HG Medical is planning to establish a North American facility in Holland, Mich., with the aid of a $1.8 million grant from the state, according to a Dec. 13 post on LinkedIn. 

Irving, Texas-based All-Star Orthopaedics has added Robert Runner, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons.

A single, nonfatal fall in an older adult costs roughly $10,000, according to a report from Brooks Rehabilitation.