Orthopedic

Joel Matta, MD, a hip surgeon and founder of the Anterior Hip Foundation, has retired after a career of 45 years.  Dr. Matta retired from his surgical career July 31 and his clinical practice Sept. 30, according to an Oct.…

Leaders in the orthopedic field spoke with Becker’s about a number of industry topics in September, from continued consolidation to excitement around ASC growth. Here is what eight orthopedic industry leaders told us in September: How 1 orthopedic group tackles…

Medtech company Smith+Nephew has launched its CORIOGRAPH pre-op planning and modeling services for total shoulder arthroplasty in the U.S. The software has image-based planning capabilities to allow orthopedic surgeons to design patient-specific shoulder replacement plans, according to an Oct. 1…

Here are updates on five lawsuits and trials from the orthopedic industry, as reported by Becker’s during the third quarter of 2025:

Orthopedics continues to lead all ASC specialties in revenue generation, with average net revenue per case increasing from $6,141 in 2023 to $6,419 in 2024. The specialty’s growth reflects rising patient demand and stronger payer reimbursements, according to data from…

Some patients using Vori Health’s digital health services for musculoskeletal care saw a 599% increase in functional improvement, according to a study in Telemedicne Reports. The study analyzed 2,851, most of whom had chronic pain. Three out of four patients…

Management services organization U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has selected Johnson & Johnson as its official vendor for total joint products. The decision followed a surgeon-led evaluation process that included head-to-head clinical reviews and outcomes benchmarking. USOP said clinical quality and long-term…

Here are more than 20 orthopedic surgeons who joined new health systems, hospitals and practices in September, as reported by Becker’s:

East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has added hand-to-shoulder surgeon Matthew Akelman, MD, to its team of specialists. Dr. Akelman, a Rhode Island native, treats conditions across the upper extremity, including nerve compression, tendon disorders, arthritis and traumatic injuries. He specializes…

Powers Health has added Brett Schiffman, MD, to its medical staff.  Dr. Schiffman is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, according to a Sept. 29 news release from Powers Health.  He completed a fellowship in hand surgery at…