Orthopedic

Several major national insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and Highmark, have revised policies to cover expanded spine and orthopedic procedures this year. 

U.S. News & World Report is making refinements to the methodology it uses to rank hospitals and health systems, which will be reflected in the 2023 and 2024 rankings and ratings debuting on Aug. 1. 

Neenah, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is expanding its services in the state with the addition of a new clinic in Oshkosh, Wis. 

Wilton Investors, a principal of Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Norwalk, Conn.-based Coastal Orthopedics, plans to refurbish a two-story, 45,000-square-foot medical office building to create an orthopedic center, according to a July 3 report from Chron.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to provide orthopedic and sports medicine services to its student athletes, according to a July 1 report from the Independent Tribune.

Houston, Texas-based OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in the state, has partnered with digital healthcare technology company Hatch. 

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform an elbow procedure on Dustin May, a pitcher for MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, on July 18 in Los Angeles. 

From wrestlers to football players, here are 15 famous athletes who have undergone joint replacements during or after their careers: 

Alan Beyer, MD, executive medical director of Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., connected with Becker's to discuss his advice for up-and-coming orthopedic surgeons.

Five esteemed orthopedic surgeons have died in the first half of 2023, including the founder of Steadman Clinic and the former Baltimore Orioles head physician.