Orthopedic

Johnson & Johnson posted increases in third quarter revenue and orthopedic sales, according to an Oct. 17 news release from the company.

Technology that is portable, modular and artificial intelligence-enabled has the potential to transform orthopedics, according to one orthopedic surgeon. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Brandon Woodruff, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, in Dallas on Oct. 13.

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina will begin 2024 with a new CEO in charge, as Leo Spector, MD, will succeed Bruce Cohen, MD, according to an Oct. 13 report from the Charlotte Business Journal. 

New technologies come and go, but some are more impactful than others. 

Prosser (Wash.) Orthopedic Center has added Geoffrey Higgs, MD, to its orthopedics team. 

Mixed reality is one of many innovations that could take orthopedics to the next level.

Here are five notable orthopedic surgery updates that have taken place in Texas since Sept. 12: 

David Campbell, MD, recently joined Spine Team Texas, an eight-office spine group.

A new study of medtech company Medacta's NextAR Shoulder augmented reality shoulder application found that the application offers more accuracy and precision for surgeons.