Orthopedic

A woman who broke her hip was among several patients who were turned away from Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham (Ala.) and told there weren't any orthopedic surgeons available, WBRC reported Dec. 30.

Orthopedic surgeon Joseph Torg, MD, died Dec. 15 at the age of 88, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 30.

From new physician additions to new clinic locations, several orthopedic practices nationwide saw major expansions in 2022. 

Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center's department of orthopedics provides care for patients suffering from joint, back and knee pain, among other things. Here are five things to know about the practice: 

Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center has debuted Persona IQ's smart knee replacement technology, according to a Dec. 22 press release sent to Becker's. 

Orthopedic facilities have seen major growth in 2022, with several big name clinics breaking ground on new locations. Here are 16 orthopedic facility ground breakings Becker's has reported on since January.

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company saw "a year of strategic growth and success," President and Chief Transformation Officer, Wael Barsoum, MD, said in a Dec. 27 recap.

Former orthopedic surgeon Shaun Kink, MD, accepted a plea deal to avoid felony sexual assault charges, NPR affiliate WGLT reported Dec. 27.

Growth Orthopedics, a management services organization, had a busy 2022 from adding new surgeons at its partner practices to growing its online presence, according to its 2022 annual report.

James Voos, MD, and Jacob Calcei, MD, performed Ohio's first cases with the ArthroFree wireless camera, Shaker Heights, Ohio-based University Hospitals said Dec. 22.