Orthopedic

Becker's reported on seven places adding the BEAR implant, which repairs the ACL using a patient's own blood, so far in 2023:

Catalyst OrthoScience, an orthopedics medical device company, appointed Mark Quick as CFO, according to a June 6 news release. 

Mercy health system in O'Fallon, Mo. added the Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair procedure, ABC affiliate KAKE reported June 8.

SpiTrex Orthopedics named Brett Gopal as its new senior vice preisent of operations, the company said June 9.

Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy provides services including orthopedic treatment of the neck, back, shoulder, hand and arm, foot and ankle, hip, and knee.

Atlanta-based Peachtree Orthopedics faced a data breach on April 20 that impacted patient information, including names, addresses, birth dates, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical treatment/diagnosis information, treatment costs, financial account information and health insurance claims/provider information.

Actor Alec Baldwin underwent a hip replacement on May 30, according to an Instagram post from his wife.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has signed a multiyear partnership extension with Major League Soccer team the New York Red Bulls. 

In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. Twelve of those hospitals are located in North Carolina.

Software, Machines and Adaptative Implants in Orthopaedics recieved FDA 510(k) clearance for its custom surgery planning software developed with NuVasive.