Orthopedic

Former Philadelphia Eagles team captain Chris Maragos is still trying to collect a $43.5 million verdict he won against an orthopedic surgeon over a career-ending injury, Sports Illustrated reported April 8.

Orthopedic surgeons make an average of $565,450 in Minnesota, the highest earning state, compared to the average household income of $109,737.

Onkos Surgical earned the FDA's De Novo approval for its antibacterial-coated orthopedic implants, the medtech company said April 8.

Avant-Garde Health has recognized 30 top hospitals for orthopedic research and 16 top hospitals for spine research in 2024, with seven facilities topping both lists. 

Cleveland Guardians right-hand pitcher Shane Bieber is expected to have ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Yahoo Sports reported April 7.

An Idaho orthopedic surgeon was arrested after footage from a hidden camera at his medical office was found, The Spokesman-Review reported April 7.

Of 2024's eight spine and orthopedic billionaires, half of them earned their wealth through medtech giant Stryker. 

The orthopedic industry is constantly changing. 

Avant-Garde Health shared its Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top physicians and hospitals across 10 specialties, including orthopedic surgery.

Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Eury Pérez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on April 8.