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The advice 1 renowned orthopedic surgeon has for younger practitioners

In March, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and HSS Long Island orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon David Dines, MD, was awarded a lifetime achievement award from Long Island Business News. It was one of many accolades that Dr.…

Dr. Neal ElAttrache to operate on Gerrit Cole

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Gerrit Cole, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, on March 11 in Los Angeles. Dr. ElAttrache will perform Tommy John surgery on Mr. Cole’s right elbow, according to a…

Coastal Orthopedics surgeon debuts shoulder fracture plate he invented

Avi Kumar, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics, performed the first case with a shoulder fracture plate that he invented. Dr. Kumar came up with the idea for netBiologics Gaudi plate about 20 years ago, according to…

Dr. Keith Meister to treat Toronto Blue Jays reliever

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is scheduled to meet with orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister, MD, after experiencing right elbow discomfort.

Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics faces data breach

Austin-based Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics has notified the Texas Attorney General's Office of a data breach impacting 90,000 patients, according to a March 7 report from ClassAction.org.

Female orthopedic surgeons entering profession at much lower rates than other specialties

While more women have pursued careers in medicine over the last 20 to 30 years, representation in orthopedics is still lagging, according to a new study presented at the 2025 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Ceasing Ozempic before joint replacements: 7 things to know

While GLP-1s have been a major talking point in orthopedic and spine care over the last year as more Americans are turning to the medications to lose weight, there is still much to be studied when it comes to the…

University Orthopedics partners with local artist collective

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has partnered with the Newport Artists Collective to display artwork at University Orthopedics' 10,000-square-foot location in Middletown, R.I., according to a March 8 report from What's Up Newp.

Steindler Orthopedics to transition to Epic

Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics is becoming one of the first private orthopedic groups in the region to transfer to Epic's electronic health records system, according to a March 6 report from the Corridor Business Journal.

Orthopedic surgeons' proudest cases

Orthopedic surgeons face a number of diverse cases every year, with some being more difficult and involved than others.