Orthopedic

Physician-owned orthopedic specialty and critical access hospital Optim Medical Center-Tattnall (Ga.) is breaking ground on two projects in Reidsville, Ga., according to a July 10 report from AllOnGeorgia.

Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform a hybrid internal brace procedure of the ulnar collateral ligament on Drew Rasmussen, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, on July 24. 

A man is recovering after he was brought back to life during a July 4 hip surgery at Denver Health, NBC affiliate KUSA reported July 7.

Charges were dropped against orthopedic surgeon Grant Robicheaux, MD, and his girlfriend, who were accused of drugging and assaulting several women, the Los Angeles Times reported July 7.

David Helfet, MD, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, was named executive medical director of HSS at NCH in Naples, Fla.

Timothy Iorio, MD, has joined Highland Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Hillsboro, Ohio. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed Tommy John elbow surgery on Boston Red Sox pitcher Wyatt Mills, according to a July 5 news release from mlb.com. 

Here are 11 orthopedic sports medicine specialists who have joined new health systems, organizations and hospitals since the start of 2023 that Becker's has reported on:

Healthgrades has released its list of top hospitals for 2023, including the top hospitals for orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, outpatient joint replacements, outpatient total knee replacements and outpatient total hip replacements.

Here are four hospitals and health systems that have earned certifications for orthopedic and spine care since April 13: