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Orthopedic

The University of Louisville (Ky.) Health-Jewish Hospital has completed its 3,000th joint replacement procedure using Mako's SmartRobotic system, according to a May 12 report from NBC affiliate WAVE.

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Orthopedic surgeons in single-specialty settings tend to earn more compared to their hospital-employed counterparts, according to the "2023 Physician Compensation Report" from Physicians Thrive. 

Al Roker, weather anchor on NBC's Today show, underwent a total knee revison on May 9, the news outlet reported May 10. 

Orthopedic surgeons contribute around $74 billion in economic output nationwide, including more than 411,000 jobs, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 

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