Orthopedic

Patrick Sweeney, MD, a retired orthopedic surgeon, is suing DePuy Synthes for alleged patent infringement involving a surgical screw he developed.

With 44 percent of physicians reporting burnout, helping physicians be more efficient can help reduce these effects, according to the American Medical Association. 

HCA (Port Charlotte) Florida Fawcett Hospital reopened its orthopedic and spine unit for the first time since being hit by Hurricane Ian at the end of September, according to an Oct. 17 report from the Herald-Tribune. 

Johnson & Johnson saw mild sales growth in the third quarter, while orthopedic sales stayed stagnant, according to financial results posted Oct. 18.

Steven Shin, MD, operated on Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz, the team said Oct. 17.

Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset has opened a new, 6,000-square-foot, full-service orthopedic location in Huntington, N.Y., according to an Oct. 17 press release sent to Becker's. 

There are seven key steps for orthopedic surgeons starting their own practice, according to a roadmap from the American Medical Association. 

Trisha Bailey, MD, University of Connecticut (Storrs) graduate and founder of Bailey's Pharmacy and Bailey's Medical Equipment and Supplies, has donated the largest gift ever received by the UConn athletics department to improve its training and sports medicine facilities. 

From surgery on a Jets quarterback to the treatment of a WWE star, here are eight physicians who have treated sports stars in the last 60 days: 

Summit Orthopedics has been providing full-service orthopedic care in the Saint Paul, Minn. area for over 30 years.