Johson & Johnson is embarking on a two-year restructuring process of its orthopedic business after its third quarter earnings report reflects a shortfall in medical device sales, according to an Oct. 17 report from The Business Times.
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HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has promoted Andrew Hiller, MD, to department chair of surgery.
Keith Meister, MD, is the head team physician of the MLB's Texas Rangers and the director of Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington.
John Barrasso, MD, is the only orthopedic surgeon serving among the 19 physicians in the 118th U.S. Congress. Dr. Barrasso is a Republican senator from Wyoming and was first elected to his seat in 2007.
Johnson & Johnson posted increases in third quarter revenue and orthopedic sales, according to an Oct. 17 news release from the company.
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Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Brandon Woodruff, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, in Dallas on Oct. 13.
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina will begin 2024 with a new CEO in charge, as Leo Spector, MD, will succeed Bruce Cohen, MD, according to an Oct. 13 report from the Charlotte Business Journal.
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Prosser (Wash.) Orthopedic Center has added Geoffrey Higgs, MD, to its orthopedics team.