Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, MD, will become the chair of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's orthopedic department in July after spending more than 22 years in active duty service with the U.S. Army.
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Devicemaker Smith+Nephew made its Aetos Shoulder System fully commercially available in the U.S.
From leadership appointees to award recipients, here are 20 power players to know in orthopedics:
No industry is immune to inflation, including the musculoskeletal field. In just 30 days, three major orthopedic and spine companies have laid off fractions of their workforce.
Through acquisitions and new facilities, many hospitals and health systems are looking to strengthen their orthopedic reach.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Feb. 14 named its first and second vice presidents for the 2024-2025 term.
Paul Tornetta, III, MD, PhD, is the new president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Orthopedic surgeon salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with orthopedists earning $371,400 annually, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent salary data.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has honored three orthopedic surgeons.
The Orthopaedic Implant Co., which is known for its value-based devices, was acquired by technology company Zeda.