Orthopedic

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: 

Sonny Gill, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Clinic, has been appointed the head team physician for the U.S. men's and women's freestyle ski team. He will serve in the role through the 2026 Winter Olympic Games…

Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Texas Rangers pitcher Jake Odorizzi on April 5 in Arlington, Texas.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has updated its three-year standards for orthopedic practices seeking an advanced orthopedic certification, according to an April 10 press release. 

Medical device company Moximed earned FDA marketing authorization for its Misha knee system, an implantable shock absorbing device.