Orthopedic

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

In May, Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics added rheumatology services to several of its locations through the addition of 10 new physicians.

Nearly two years ago, Sean McMillan, DO, chief of orthopedics and director of orthopedic sports medicine at Virtua Medical Center in Burlington, N.J., debuted the BEAR implant, an alternative to traditional ACL surgery that allows the body to heal on…

Johnson & Johnson won dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit, Seeking Alpha reported June 2.

As of April, 198 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records have been reported to the HHS' Office for Civil Rights in 2023, according to The HIPAA Journal.

From record-keeping to patient communications, artificial intelligence in medicine is developing rapidly. While AI can be a useful tool for physicians and patients, it can also have its drawbacks — especially if implemented incorrectly.  

Freehold Township, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is adding orthopedic care to its new Belmar, N.J., location. 

Transcarent and ViewFi have partnered for orthopedic care, according to a June 1 company news release.

From artificial intelligence to increased consolidation, five surgeons told Becker's what they think the orthopedic industry will look like 10 years from now. While some surgeons are hopeful for the future of the specialty, others are not so sure. 

Sports medicine continues to be a growing industry, and the safety of athletes is important.