Orthopedic

Surgeries and appointments at SSM Health in Madison, Wis., are being canceled weeks before 11 orthopedic surgeons, who resigned earlier this month, plan to leave the practice, according to a Nov. 23 report from the Chippewa Herald.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based medical device startup, Happe Spine, aims to launch in the spine and orthopedic market by early 2023 with its new implant material, according to a Nov. 23 report from MiBiz. 

Recent research into the relationship between pain management in orthopedic care and depression has shown that reducing depression may help orthopedic patients with their pain, Practical Pain Management reported Nov. 23. 

Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a full-service orthopedic practice with over 20 locations across three states. Here are five things to know about the practice: 

The BEAR orthopedic implant allows orthopedic surgeons to reconstruct a patient's ACL through a natural healing process, as the implant is reabsorbed by the body in about eight weeks. Here are eight practices that have added the technology this year: 

Tennova Healthcare Clarksville (Tenn.) has added orthopedics to its practice with the addition of Tennova Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, according to a Nov. 22 press release. 

Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists serves patients in the surrounding Los Angeles area. Here are four things to know about the practice. 

A Florida judge has ruled that plaintiffs pursuing a malpractice suit against orthopedic surgeon David Heekin, MD, can also seek damages against Jacksonville, Fla.-based St. Vincent's Hospital, news station WJXT reported Nov. 21.

From a building sale in Milwaukee to a new building in Florida, here are six medical office building updates Becker's has reported on in 2022. 

Becker's has reported on over $26 million in orthopedic and spine donations since Aug. 23. Here are three notable contributions: