Orthopedic

Aspirus Northland Orthopedics, part of Aspirus Health, has added Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Van Gheem is an orthopedic surgeon with special interests in fracture management and total joint surgeries, according to a Sept. 24 news release…

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Zack Gelof, a second baseman for the Athletics.  The procedure was an anterior labral-capsule repair in Mr. Gelof’s left shoulder, according to a Sept. 24 report from espn.com. Mr. Gelof suffered the injury…

Henderson, N.C.-based UNC Health Pardee is expanding its orthopedic and sports medicine network with the addition of three surgeons: Shawn Bonsell, MD; Jack Graham, MD; and Charles Long, MD. Dr. Bonsell specializes in sports-related injuries, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder…

The cost of an outpatient orthopedic procedure depends on multiple variables beyond the surgeon’s fee, including site of service, implants, staffing and payer requirements. Outpatient orthopedic cases are expanding rapidly — in 2023, outpatient orthopedic procedure volume was 33 times…

There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to reimbursements in the orthopedic space, including surgeons’ actual take-home pay and the way that it is determined.  According to surgeons in the field, a large majority of what is on…

Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center has opened Emory Ortho Now, an urgent care orthopedic clinic.  The new clinic will have Saturday and weeknight walk-in appointments with sudden injuries, according to a Sept. 23 news release from Emory University.  Emory Ortho…

Hannibal (Mo.) Regional has added Branislav Behan, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, to its team of specialists. Dr. Behan brings more than 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, with expertise in sports medicine, joint replacement and complex trauma. He previously…

Lewiston, Idaho-based St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is acquiring Lewiston Orthopedics, part of Lewiston, Idaho-based Catalyst Medical Group.  Until the transition is completed, which is expected to be in late 2025, the organizations will continue to operate independently, according to…

Alton, Ill.-based OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center, part of Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare, has expanded its specialty services program with the addition of orthopedic surgeon Maj. Erin Swan, MD. Dr. Swan, an active-duty officer in the U.S. Air Force stationed…

Improving scheduling, keeping up with coding and billing changes and combatting data fragmentation are three inefficiencies orthopedic surgeons are fixing and enhancing day to day.  Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to talk about the efficiencies that they are working…