Orthopedic

Orthopedic physician pay has risen in the last five years, while the U.S. inflation rate has fluctuated.

Zimmer Biomet's CEO Bryan Hanson's total compensation grew to about $16.4 million in 2022, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing.

Seven orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss the biggest drawbacks of robotic joint replacement technology. 

Eight Americans who earned their wealth in orthopedics were named to Forbes' 2023 world billionaires list. 

Joint preservation company Anika has entered into a cooperation agreement with investment firm Caligan Partners. 

Bryce Meredith, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician, has joined the Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Owensboro, Ky.

Orthopedic surgeons were the second-highest-paid physician specialists this year, earning $46,000 less than plastic surgeons, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report" published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Over the last five years, orthopedic physician compensation has continued to climb, according to reports from Medscape.

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.