Orthopedic

Seven orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss the biggest drawbacks of robotic joint replacement technology. 

Eight Americans who earned their wealth in orthopedics were named to Forbes' 2023 world billionaires list. 

Joint preservation company Anika has entered into a cooperation agreement with investment firm Caligan Partners. 

Bryce Meredith, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician, has joined the Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Owensboro, Ky.

Orthopedic surgeons were the second-highest-paid physician specialists this year, earning $46,000 less than plastic surgeons, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation Report" published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Over the last five years, orthopedic physician compensation has continued to climb, according to reports from Medscape.

The average salary for orthopedic physicians reached $573,000, according to Medscape's Physician Compensation Report 2023.

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy appointed Matt Wright to lead orthopedics and sports medicine, the health system said April 13.

Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital has become the second hospital in the nation to earn the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV, according to an April 13 press release sent to Becker's. 

Lander, Wyo.-based Fremont Orthopedics surgeons Ben Francisco, MD, and Cory Lamblin, MD, are going to offer outpatient orthopedic surgeries at Western Wyoming Medical in Lander, according to an April 12 report from County 10.