Orthopedic

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.

Orthopedic device company Maxx Orthopedics added Danny Metcalf as its vice president of strategic initiatives. 

Keith Meister, MD, is slated to operate on Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, the MLB said June 6.

Phil Johnson, MD, has been awarded the USA Hockey Excellence in Safety Award, which honors those who go above and beyond to make hockey safer for participants, following his 30 years of service to the U.S. National junior hockey team. 

In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. Six of those hospitals are in New Jersey. 

Two well-known athletes had hip surgeries in the last week.

Tampa-based University of South Florida Health has implemented a 3D-printed orthopedic tool, the Patient Specific Guide, that is improving outcomes in shoulder and knee surgeries, according to a June 6 report from NBC affiliate WFLA.