Orthopedic

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will travel to Los Angeles to undergo a season-ending shoulder surgery performed by Neal ElAttrache, MD, according to an April 9 report from Newsweek.

From Ascension to Cedars-Sinai, four health systems have acquired new orthopedic and spine groups so far in 2024: 

Monmouth Medical Center earned the Joint Commission's Disease Specific Certification for Total Hip, Knee and Spine, West Orange, N.J.-based RJW Barnabas said in an April 8 news release. 

Former Philadelphia Eagles team captain Chris Maragos is still trying to collect a $43.5 million verdict he won against an orthopedic surgeon over a career-ending injury, Sports Illustrated reported April 8.

Orthopedic surgeons make an average of $565,450 in Minnesota, the highest earning state, compared to the average household income of $109,737.

Onkos Surgical earned the FDA's De Novo approval for its antibacterial-coated orthopedic implants, the medtech company said April 8.

Avant-Garde Health has recognized 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research and 16 top hospitals for spine research in 2024, with seven facilities topping both lists. 

Cleveland Guardians right-hand pitcher Shane Bieber is expected to have ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Yahoo Sports reported April 7.

An Idaho orthopedic surgeon was arrested after footage from a hidden camera at his medical office was found, The Spokesman-Review reported April 7.

Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker.