Orthopedic

Staffing costs and turnover remain some of the toughest challenges in orthopedics, but Denver-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is focusing on culture and engagement to keep its teams strong.  Brian Larkin, MD, the company’s chief medical officer, spoke with Becker’s…

John Uribe, MD, performed knee surgery on Aleksander Barkov, a center for the Florida Panthers, Sept. 26 at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital. Mr. Barkov suffered injuries to his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament during a practice Sept. 25,…

The trial for a former orthopedic surgeon accused of patient abuse ended in a hung jury, Boston 25 News reported Sept. 27. James Devellis, MD, a Boston-based physician, was arrested in Florida in 2022 on accusation he touched patients inappropriately.…

New technologies like smart implants and AI, the continued rise of ASCs and personalized surgery are all giving orthopedic surgeons optimism about the future of the industry.  These six orthopedic surgeons and CEOs recently connected with Becker’s to share what…

Reimbursement for orthopedic care differs between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs, and payer types also play a factor, according to a study published in Journal of Market Access and Health Policy. Six things to know: 1. The study analyzed 32 high-volume…

Medtech company Zimmer Biomet has received approval from the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency in Japan for the iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System. The iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System are the first orthopedic implants in the world with…

Orthopedics continues to evolve rapidly, with new technologies and techniques reshaping patient care. From outpatient arthroplasty to robotics, recent innovations are having a measurable impact on outcomes, eight surgeons told Becker’s. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ updated rotator cuff guideline strongly recommends the use of biologic implants during repair — a move that could reshape practice patterns and patient access. Robert Meislin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at New York City-based…

Here are 13 acquisitions that have gone down in the orthopedic space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:

Orthopedics is entering a new era as surgeons navigate rapid advances in technology alongside evolving care models. From artificial intelligence to 3D printing and population health, physicians see transformative changes on the horizon. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…