No industry is immune to inflation, including the musculoskeletal field. In just 30 days, three major orthopedic and spine companies have laid off fractions of their workforce.
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Through acquisitions and new facilities, many hospitals and health systems are looking to strengthen their orthopedic reach.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Feb. 14 named its first and second vice presidents for the 2024-2025 term.
Paul Tornetta, III, MD, PhD, is the new president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Orthopedic surgeon salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with orthopedists earning $371,400 annually, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent salary data.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has honored three orthopedic surgeons.
The Orthopaedic Implant Co., which is known for its value-based devices, was acquired by technology company Zeda.
The Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers and their physician teams — led by internal medicine specialist Michael Monaco, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Timothy McAdams, MD — came to Las Vegas for the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11.
Think Surgical has entered into a collaboration agreement with Maxx Orthopedics to add Maxx's implants, including the Freedom Knee System, to Think Surgical's proprietary database of implant modules for use in its miniature robotic system.
Medtech company Surgical Planning Associates' mixed-reality HipInsight System has been used in its 3,000th case.