Orthopedic

Below is a list of 10 orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. 

Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what they are most afraid of.

There are 3,065 active orthopedic sports medicine surgeons, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report."

Orthopedic surgeon Justin Duke, MD, joined Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, Ore., according to an April 7 report by Newport News Times.

Medical office buildings can house several different medical specialists, including orthopedics. Here are four medical office buildings making space for orthopedic care this year:

The FDA issued a reminder about Exactech's recalled joint replacement devices, The Legal Examiner reported April 6.

The orthopedic workforce has the smallest percentage of female surgeons compared to any other physician specialty, according to 2022 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, with women making up only 5.9 percent of the active workforce. 

Michelle Carlson, MD, performed wrist surgery on Naz Reid, a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association, on April 5 in New York City.

One hundred percent of open orthopedic residency spots were filled in 2023, with New York filling the most open slots, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.

There are seven states in the U.S. without an accredited orthopedic residency program, according to 2023 data from the National Resident Matching Program.