Orthopedic

Delays in prior authorizations in terms of surgical scheduling can be one of the toughest and most overlooked challenges when it comes to running an orthopedic practice, according to these physicians. Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share how…

The U.S. faces a projected orthopedic workforce shortfall by 2036, with supply expected to fall by 2% while demand rises by up to 13%, according to a June paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.…

Minimally invasive surgery has become a defining force in orthopedics, changing how procedures are performed and where they take place. Advances in arthroscopy, robotics, imaging and pain protocols are enabling surgeons to deliver high-quality outcomes with smaller incisions, less tissue…

Policy shifts, technology, patient expectations and payer incentives are aligning to push more musculoskeletal procedures into ambulatory surgery centers. Here’s more on five of the biggest factors driving the migration: 1. Regulatory and reimbursement changes expand eligibility: Following the removal…

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia has added James Spratt, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Spratt is a hand and upper extremity surgeon with experience in treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, according to a…

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics added Frank Cautela, MD, according to a Sept. 16 LinkedIn post. Dr. Cautela specializes in sports medicine and has expertise in knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow conditions. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center…

Orthopedic devicemaker Ossio plans to open new U.S. headquarters near Tampa, Fla., according to a Sept. 16 news release. The new headquarters is expected to create about 100 news jobs over five years. Roles Ossio plans to recruit for include…

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society has named Sheldon Lin, MD, as its next president.  In the role, Dr. Lin will focus efforts on growing interest in the profession of foot and ankle surgery with residents and medical students,…

Orlando-based Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida created the Nemours Children’s International Limb Correction Center and added Shawn Standard, MD, as chief of the center. Jason Malone, DO, will serve as assistant director of the center, according to a Sept. 16 news…

Two physicians of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic have filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, its nonprofit foundation and affiliated outpatient surgical facilities. Orthopedic surgeons Daniel Kharrazi, MD, and Ronald Kvitne, MD, allege that Cedar-Sinai prioritized…