Orthopedic

Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital named Eric Smith, MD, chair of orthopedics and Daniel Ward, MD, chief of arthroplasty.

Here are five rare orthopedic surgeries being performed at ASCs. All of the following are covered under CMS' ASC coverage list. 

Of the top 50 adult reconstruction fellowship programs in 2024 ranked by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 15 are located on the East Coast.

New York City-based Mount Sinai will be the official hospital and medical provider for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, according to an Aug. 12 news release. 

Dallas-based Carrell Clinic is adding Justin Cardenas, MD, starting Sept. 3, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker's.

Becker's reported on three lawsuits and litigation involving orthopedic surgeons in the last month. 

DePuy Synthes has launched a new lower extremity anatomic plating system.

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates and The Orthopaedic Surgery Center, both based in Youngstown, Ohio, have entered into a vendor partnership with Medline.

Vori Health partnered with Trustmark Small Business Benefits to offer orthopedic care to members of the employee benefits company, according to an Aug. 8 news release. 

Brett Lockman, DO, was appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, according to an Aug. 7 news release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.