Orthopedic

Healthgrades identified the top hospitals for joint replacement in 18 states.

The looming physician shortage poses a unique threat to orthopedics.

Orthopedic and spine practices are constantly looking for ways to stand out, taking measures such as rebranding, changing their names and changing their logos. 

Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Jan. 29 announcement in the Des Moines Register.

James Andrews, MD, has retired at the age of 81, according to a feature from the MLB.

Here are three things to know about the president of DePuy Synthes' U.S. business, Leslie Storms: 

As physician shortages continue to threaten every healthcare specialty, here is what five practices told Becker's they are doing to recruit new talent in 2024: 

Less than one month into 2024, Becker's has already reported on four healthcare data breaches that have affected orthopedic and spine patients. 

Whittier, Calif.-based PIH Health has added Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart knee implant for total knee replacement surgeries. 

While orthopedic surgery is one of the least burn-out physician specialties in 2024, 44% of orthopedic surgeons do report feelings of burnout.