Orthopedic

Prosser (Wash.) Orthopedic Center has added Geoffrey Higgs, MD, to its orthopedics team. 

Mixed reality is one of many innovations that could take orthopedics to the next level.

Here are five notable orthopedic surgery updates that have taken place in Texas since Sept. 12: 

David Campbell, MD, recently joined Spine Team Texas, an eight-office spine group.

A new study of medtech company Medacta's NextAR Shoulder augmented reality shoulder application found that the application offers more accuracy and precision for surgeons. 

UPMC Williamsport (Pa.) has added Jesse Torbert, MD, to its orthopedics team, according to an Oct. 11 report by NorthcentralPA.com.

David Altchek, MD, performed elbow surgery on Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the New York Mets in New York City, ESPN reported Oct. 11.  

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, or HOPCo, is the largest orthopedic management organization in the country, with a nationwide reach of more than 40 musculoskeletal practice partners, over 50 health system and hospital partners and more than 40 value-based care programs. 

Orthopedic devicemaker Exactech is facing hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of 1,100 patients who say they received faulty joint implants, KFF Health News reported Oct. 10.

Daniel Sjoquist, MD, has joined Bellin Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 6 report by Iron Mountain Daily News.