Tulsa-based Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma has added Scott Plaster, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Plaster offers direct anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement and complex revision procedures. He focuses on adult reconstruction…
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TriMed, an orthopedic device manufacturer, has provided notice of a data security incident involving personal information. The breach affected certain files such as order forms and invoices that may have contained information related to TriMed hardware and the individuals who…
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has performed its 200,000th total joint replacement, marking a major milestone in the system’s decadeslong history of orthopedic surgical innovation. The surgery was performed by Matthew Abdel, MD, chair of surgical and procedural practice and the…
Indiana (Noblesville) Orthopedic Institute is expanding by opening a new clinic, adding a physician and growing its service lines. The organization is opening an outpatient clinic in Greenwood, Ind., on March 30, according to a March 24 news release from…
Knoxville (Tenn.) Orthopaedic Clinic established partnerships with Knoxville-based South College and Harriman-based Roane State Community College to introduce careers in surgical technology. Operating room managers with KOC and UT Medical Center in Knoxville went to classrooms to demonstrate orthopedic tools,…
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CHI St. Alexius Health Williston (N.D.) has added Brennan Smith, DO, to its orthopedic team. Dr. Smith is an orthopedic surgeon with interests including scope, repair and total joint replacement of upper extremities, hips and knees, according to a recent…
Barlett, Ill.-based Suburban Orthopaedics has added two surgeons to its staff. Joseph Brindise, DO, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with experience treating complex spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and deformities, according to a March 26…
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health has appointed Carlos Hernandez as executive leader of Baptist Health Orthopedics In the role, Mr. Hernandez will strengthen Baptist Health’s partnerships with professional and collegiate sports organizations including the Miami Heat of the NBA, the…
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minn., was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Blue Distinction recognizes hospitals that meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate excellent patient outcomes. “Being named…
The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $929,400, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $365,060 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are…