Orthopedic

Here are five orthopedic groups and practices expanding and growing their networks in the South, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 13:

Orthopedic surgeons have found themselves surprised by hospitals’ ability to scoop up physician practices and patients’ heightened interest in new technologies. These two surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share what part of their practice they’ve least expected.  Editor’s note:…

Medtech company Naitive Technologies has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for OsteoSight.  The company’s flagship product, OsteoSight analyzes X-rays of the hip and pelvis of patients 50 years and older to identify cases at risk for low bone mineral…

Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is planning to open a new facility in Frisco, Texas.  The 12,000-square-foot center will provide care including sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine, joint replacement, foot and ankle and upper extremity care, according to a Sept.…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has had a busy year so far with growth in the Northeast and in Florida. 14 key updates to know: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are…

Portland-based MaineHealth plans to invest $70 million to develop an orthopedic care hub in South Portland, MaineBiz reported Sept. 11. MaineHealth has already paid $20 million for a three-story office building. Another $30 million will support renovations at an existing…

St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare has launched orthopedic walk-in care at its Monticello Specialty Clinic, offering same-day evaluations and treatment for injuries without an appointment. The service is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays for conditions such as fractures, sprains, sports injuries…

Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport (Tenn.) has joined Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health Medical Associates.  The clinic will now operate as Ballad Health Medical Associates – Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport, according to a Sept. 10 news release from Ballad Health.  Jared…

Duluth, Ga.-based Northside Hospital Orthopedics became the first provider in the state to use the Misha knee system, an FDA-approved implant for patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Timilehin Wusu, MD, performed the procedure last month on a 54-year-old woman,…

Patients who underwent robotic-assisted surgery used less opioid pain medicine and were discharged earlier compared to individuals who underwent manual surgery, according to a study in the Journal of Robotic Surgery.  The study analyzed 452 total knee arthroplasty procedures performed…