Orthopedic

Below is a list of 10 orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. 

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is slated to have elbow surgery Feb. 22, the NFL reported Feb. 8.

Kevin Pugh, MD, performed Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center's first smart knee replacement, the hospital said Feb. 8.

From a new acquisition in Ireland to a clinic opening in Abu Dhabi, U.S. orthopedic companies and practices are expanding internationally in 2023. Here are six global updates since Dec. 19: 

Wichita Falls, Texas-based United Regional Health Care System will open its new Center for Advanced Orthopedics on Feb. 14, according to a Feb. 8 report from the Wichita Falls Times Record News.

Flowood, Miss.-based Capital Ortho has been providing care to Mississippi residents for 30 years. Here are seven things to know about the practice: 

Orthopedic procedures are increasingly shifting to outpatient and ASC settings as big name providers open new outpatient facilities and ASCs acquire new artificial intelligence. 

Jason Habeck, MD, was promototed to Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center's chief of staff.

HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital held a ribbon-cutting for its newly renovated surgical, orthopedic and spine unit, according to a Feb. 7 report from The Gabber.

Richard Makowiec, MD, will join Synergy Health Partners as chief surgical officer, the company said Feb. 7.