Orthopedic

In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. Twelve of those hospitals are located in North Carolina.

Software, Machines and Adaptative Implants in Orthopaedics recieved FDA 510(k) clearance for its custom surgery planning software developed with NuVasive.

Orthopedic device company Maxx Orthopedics added Danny Metcalf as its vice president of strategic initiatives. 

Keith Meister, MD, is slated to operate on Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, the MLB said June 6.

Phil Johnson, MD, has been awarded the USA Hockey Excellence in Safety Award, which honors those who go above and beyond to make hockey safer for participants, following his 30 years of service to the U.S. National junior hockey team. 

In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. Six of those hospitals are in New Jersey. 

Two well-known athletes had hip surgeries in the last week.

Tampa-based University of South Florida Health has implemented a 3D-printed orthopedic tool, the Patient Specific Guide, that is improving outcomes in shoulder and knee surgeries, according to a June 6 report from NBC affiliate WFLA. 

Equity investment program Virginia Venture Partners has invested in MD Ortho Systems, an orthopedic virtual care provider for employee populations. 

National Football League team the Dallas Cowboys has pocketed $1.7 billion over the last three years, making it the most profitable sports team in the world with a net worth of $8 billion, according to a June 2 report from…