Louis Almekinders, MD recently performed his first procedure using the BEAR implant for ACL surgery.
Orthopedic
While private equity can boost a practice's purchasing power, one orthopedic surgeon says it comes with a risk of less autonomy.
Regenerative medicine company QC Kinetix has appointed orthopedic surgeon Mitchell Sheinkop, MD, as its national medical director.
Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, MD, will become the chair of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's orthopedic department in July after spending more than 22 years in active duty service with the U.S. Army.
Devicemaker Smith+Nephew made its Aetos Shoulder System fully commercially available in the U.S.
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From leadership appointees to award recipients, here are 20 power players to know in orthopedics:
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.
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.