Orthopedic

Here are two spine and orthopedic industry leaders that are retiring that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 9:

James Voos, MD, performed surgery on Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb's anterior cruciate ligament.

Randolph, Vt.-based Gifford Health Care has added Douglass Weiss, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons.

Portland Trailblazers center Robert Williams, III, underwent knee surgery, the team said Nov. 13.

Shaker Heights, Ohio-based University Hospitals received a $20 million donation to establish a new sports medicine facility that will be led by James Voos, MD, according to Nov. 14 news release. 

Increased consolidation, ASCs and artificial intelligence will all play a role in how orthopedic care is delivered next year, according to Leesa Galatz, MD. 

Becker's reported on eight athletes who had spine or orthopedic surgery since October 1.

A team of surgeons at New York City-based NYU Langone Health performed the world's first total eye transplant, and technology from Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic company, DePuy Synthes, played a role. 

While reports from countries including Italy and the United Kingdom showed a dramatic decrease in the efficiency of orthopedic surgery operating rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Nov. 10 study published in the American Journal of Managed Care showed minimal…

Great orthopedic surgeons must also have great character.