Orthopedic

Stark law is a strict liability statute that places restrictions on physician self-referral with the goal of protecting patients.

Around 85% of orthopedic surgeons report feeling happy in their marriages, describing them as either "good" or "very good," according to Medscape's 2024 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. 

Glenwood Springs, Colo.-based orthopedic surgeon, Tomas Pevny, MD, has become the first physician in the region to offer Iovera, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis knee pain treatment. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was among 134 hospitals named to Healthgrades' Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence ranking, and it is the only hospital to earn the top rating in all four surgery cohorts.

Orthopedic physicians who were working at Mass General Brigham in Boston are returning to Holy Family hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, Mass., Boston Business Journal reported Feb. 12.

The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives added Provident Healthcare Partners for its advisory service for mergers, acquisitions and private equity partnerships.

Physicians and real estate firms alike are investing in medical properties nationwide. 

Here are 25 orthopedic practices to know going into 2024:

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported joint replacement procedures at its surgery centers jumped 20% year over year in the fourth quarter, and were up 15% for the full year.

Three studies presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's 2024 conference examined the accuracy of artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, when it comes to providing accurate information for musculoskeletal patients.