EmergeOrtho has added Ruben Torrez, MD, to its Triad Region staff. Dr. Torrez is a sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, according to a Sept. 12 news release from EmergeOrtho. His specialty…
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As orthopedic programs balance innovation, value and patient outcomes, few areas have advanced as quickly as foot and ankle surgery. Ettore Vulcano, MD, chief of Columbia University’s division of orthopedics at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla., is…
Chris Ahmad, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Anthony Volpe, the shortstop for the New York Yankees on Oct. 14. The procedure was to repair a partially torn labrum in Mr. Volpe’s left shoulder, according to an Oct. 15 news release…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported more than 53,000 procedures in its 2025 “Shoulder & Elbow Registry” annual report — a 47% increase in submissions compared to last year. The registry reflects 10 years of data collected from 715…
Strong culture often leads to improvements across the board of orthopedic practices and organizations, according to these leaders. From improved patient care to enhanced efficiency to organizational growth, culture has an organizationwide impact. These three CEOs recently connected with Becker’s…
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The uptick in robotic procedures and increasing demand for same-day surgeries are two outpatient joint replacement trends that surgeons are watching. These two orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share their insights to where joint replacements are today and where…
Warrenton, Va.-based Fauquier Health has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The program identifies hospitals and health systems that demonstrate expertise in patient safety and deliver better…
Medtech company Globus Medical has introduced its Anthem Elbow Fracture System. The system includes 14 plate families, 2.7mm and 3.5mm screw options and anatomy-specific reduction instruments, according to an Oct. 14 news release from Globus Medical. All of the plates…
The real estate portfolio of Garden State Medical Center, a physician-owned orthopedic and interventional pain practice in New Jersey, has been sold. Real estate investment trust STORE Capital acquired the seven-practice portfolio, which includes about 46,000 rentable square feet, according…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the nation’s top-ranked orthopedic hospital, is partnering with global growth investor General Atlantic to launch a new, independently operated national platform of ASCs focused on orthopedic and spine care. As part of the…