Orthopedic

The average salary for orthopedic physicians reached $573,000, according to Medscape's Physician Compensation Report 2023.

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy appointed Matt Wright to lead orthopedics and sports medicine, the health system said April 13.

Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital has become the second hospital in the nation to earn the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV, according to an April 13 press release sent to Becker's. 

Lander, Wyo.-based Fremont Orthopedics surgeons Ben Francisco, MD, and Cory Lamblin, MD, are going to offer outpatient orthopedic surgeries at Western Wyoming Medical in Lander, according to an April 12 report from County 10. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher JT Brubaker on April 12, according to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Here are five figures that offer insight into the orthopedic industry:

Here are four health systems that have earned certifications for orthopedic and spine care since Feb 24.: 

Greg Altman, MD, and Darren Frank, MD, performed ankle surgery on Oneil Cruz, a player for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Medical technology company Enovis has expanded its foot and ankle portfolio with the release of its "Enofix with Constrictor" technology. 

From professional golfers to baseball players, here are seven athletes who will miss or end their 2023 sports seasons early due to orthopedic injuries: