Orthopedic

Pickleball, an increasingly popular racket or paddle sport, is seeing a surge in injuries, physicians say, CBS affiliate WANE reported Nov. 16. 

Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic knee pain, according to a new survey from Pacira Biosciences. 

Ten hospitals ranked as the top orthopedic hospitals in 2022 by Newsweek have been given safety grades between "A" and "F" from health safety and quality organization The Leapfrog Group. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System's new partner facility has received a $20 million grant from philanthropists Jay and Patty Baker, according to a Nov. 17 report from Naples Florida Weekly. 

Conformis launched its Imprint knee system, and it will be the devicemaker's primary knee offering.

Oaklawn Medical Group plans to expand its presence in Battle Creek, Mich., by opening a new facility with orthopedics, family medicine, pediatrics and OB-GYN, according to a Nov. 15 report from the Battle Creek Enquirer. 

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is scheduled to operate on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bryce Harper, ESPN reported Nov. 16.

Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Alexander, MD, was named chief administrative officer at Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital, Finger Lakes 1 News reported Nov. 16.

Edgewood, Ky.-based OrthoCincy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has added six new surgeons since December 2021. 

Douglas Dirschl, MD, will be chair of orthopedics at Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine effective April 1, 2023.