Orthopedic

Ossifix Orthopedics, a subsidiary of Umbra Applied Technologies, is expanding beyond Texas, entering the Southern and Northeastern markets. 

Richelle Takemoto, MD, joined Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, N.Y.

Gerry Trinidad, MD, will bring orthopedic care to King's Daughters Family Care Center Ironton (Ohio) beginning April 6, according to a March 17 report from The Ironton Tribune.

G. Dean Harter, MD, was named medical director for orthopedic surgey at Gifford, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

Eight orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what the shift to outpatient care means for the orthopedic industry.

Becker's reported about two orthopedic lawsuits so far in March.

Klane White, MD, has been appointed the chair of the department of pediatric orthopedics and the Rose Brown Endowed Chair of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, according to a March 16 press release sent to Becker's. 

Since May 2022, at least five orthopedic and spine practices have been hit with cyberattacks, impacting over 100,000 patients. 

Robert Marx, MD, performed knee surgery on Christian Dvorak, a forward for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League, on March 15.

Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System has acquired Forked River, N.J.-based Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine, claiming majority ownership of its 11 locations throughout the state, according to a March 15 report from New Jersey Business Magazine.