Orthopedic

Henry Schein is taking another step into orthopedics with a strategic relationship with Extremity Medical.

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health cut the ribbon on its orthopedic hospital, the Longview News-Journal reported Jan. 11.

DocSpera has partnered with Brainlab to optimize inventory management workflows, according to a Jan. 11 news release.

Press Ganey has announced the winners of its 2023 patient experience Pinnacle of Excellence award, which recognizes systems that consistently maintain high levels of excellence in patient care. 

Kalman Blumberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, has joined Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group's team of over 130 physicians. 

Here is a snapshot of the orthopedic workforce in five numbers:

Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge. 

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic debuted Stryker's Blueprint Mixed Reality guidance system for shoulder replacements in the U.S., the devicemaker said Jan. 10.

Elkins, W.Va.-based Tygart Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Davis Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, according to a Jan. 9 report from My Buckhannon. 

A Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based medical office building housing Northwell Health’s Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group has sold for $6.3 million, according to a Jan. 9 report from Long Island Business News.