UNC Health Pardee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Hendersonville, N.C. added J.D. Hales, III, MD, a nonoperative sports medicine physician, according to a May 13 news release. Hepecializes in non-operative orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries, with clinical interests including minimally…
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The FDA finalized its guidance on patient-matched guides for orthopedic implants. These guides have become a familiar part of orthopedic and spine surgery, and the FDA’s May 7 document sets expectations for manufacturers and surgeons. 10 things to know: 1.…
Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached a settlement in his lawsuit against David Gazzaniga, MD, mynewsla.com reported May 14. Mr. Taylor had a pain injection for cracked ribs in September 2020 when his lung was punctured. At the…
Surgeons who performed fewer than five total shoulder replacements annually had higher complication and revision rates, according to a study in the June 2026 issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty Six things to know: 1. Researchers used…
Indianapolis is the best-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with 15 to 21 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for mid- to late-career orthopedic surgeons, along with the average annual salaries:
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Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic joined the North Carolina State Health Plan’s Lantern Care Program, a value-based surgical benefit for certain nonemergent procedures. The program connects eligible state employees and their families with participating surgical providers and care teams focused on improving…
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Smith Entertainment Group are partnering to build a sports facility with sports medicine services, according to a May 13 news release from the Utah Mammoth NHL team. The Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center is…
From biologics to robotic findings, here are six spine and orthopedic studies Becker’s has reported on so far in the second quarter. 1. New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have identified a “molecular switch” that…
Orthopedic surgery is rapidly evolving as robotic-assisted procedures, regenerative medicine, biologics and minimally invasive techniques reshape musculoskeletal care across the country. At the same time, orthopedic leaders are driving advances in research, surgical innovation, physician education and diversity efforts that…
Atlanta is the best-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for early-career orthopedic surgeons, along with the average annual salaries: