When young surgeons step into the operating room for the first time — or when seasoned surgeons encounter a technology they never trained on — their sense of competence can feel crumble. For Charles Nelson, MD, chief of the joint…
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Davenport, Iowa-based MercyOne Genesis has opened walk-in orthopedic services at its convenient care site in Bettendorf, Iowa. The clinic offers same-day care for bone, joint and sports injuries, according to a Dec. 9 news release from Des Moines-Iowa MercyOne. Services…
When orthopedic patients walk into a surgeon’s office — sometimes after a long commute, months of pain or multiple referrals — the encounter can feel rushed before it even begins. For William Levine, MD, Frank Stinchfield chair of orthopedic surgery…
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering has named Frederick Azar, MD, as chair of the department. Dr. Azar currently serves as chief of staff at Campbell Clinic and is a professor…
Durham-based North Carolina Specialty Hospital, in partnership with EmergeOrtho, became the first facility in the state to offer Mako robotics for shoulder replacement, according to a Dec. 9 news release. Stryker’s Mako Shoulder is in a limited market release. The…
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Warsaw, Ind.-based OrthoLazer named Kenneth Hancock as its CEO, according to a Dec. 9 news release. Mr. Hancock and Ortholazer President Rod Mayer have worked together for more than 40 years, leading physician-owned and orthopedic-focused groups. Mr. Hancock co-founded four…
Orthopedic procedures, especially those of the hip, knee and shoulder, have seen a significant push toward the ASC and outpatient setting in 2026. Surgeons have had to make some adjustments, but overall the consensus seems as though surgeons are happy…
With the approach of 2026, U.S. orthopedic leaders are zeroing in on the forces reshaping their field, from reimbursement cuts and insurance instability to AI innovation, surgical advances and growing patient demand. Here’s what’s weighing most on their minds as…
Orthopedic medtech company Stryker has had a busy 2025 with new product developments, leadership changes and transactions. Here are the key headlines: 1. Stryker CFO Glenn Boehnlein is retiring, and Preston Wells will succeed him as vice president and CFO. 2.…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has renewed the terms of three physician leaders, with the new appointments set to begin at the end of 2026. Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, was unanimously re-elected as president. Dr. Vaccaro has served in the role since…