Orthopedic

Memorial Orthopedics, part of Maryville, Ohio-based Memorial Health, has added Zylyftar Gorica, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Gorcia is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatment of sports and physical activity injuries, according to a Sept. 2 Facebook…

AdventHealth has integrated the Velys robotic-assisted knee surgery system at four of its locations in Florida.  AdventHealth Surgery Center Daytona Beach (Fla.), AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach (Fla.), AdventHealth Fish Memorial and AdventHealth Surgery Center Blue Springs in Orange City, Fla.,…

Insurance companies preventing orthopedic surgeons from choosing which product or implant they feel is in the best interest of patients is something that has to change, according to this orthopedic surgeon.  When insurers decide to only approve surgeries or procedures…

Salt Lake City-based University of Utah’s L. S. Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center introduced a new dynamic compression implant system for fracture fixation, joint fusion, and osteotomy stabilization, according to a Sept. 9 news release. The system delivers continuous dynamic…

Glasgow, Ky.-based T.J. Regional Health has introduced the ROSA knee robotic system for total knee replacement procedures, according to a Sept. 9 WBKO report. The technology uses computer-guided data to enhance precision and flexibility during surgery, allowing for more accurate…

Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Medical Group has welcomed orthopedic surgeon Kory Blank, MD, to its team of specialists serving Northeast Missouri. He specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, including those affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, according to a…

Medtech company Stryker is set to launch its FDA-cleared Incompass Total Ankle System. The system is intended for individuals with end-stage ankle arthritis and has a new implant and enhanced instrument platform, according to a Sept. 9 news release from…

Alexandria, Minn.-based Heartland Orthopedic Specialists and Alomere Health surpassed 10,000 joint replacements, according to a Sept. 9 news release shared with Becker’s. Surgeons with the group perform joint replacements at Alomere Health in Alexandria. The Joint Replacement Center at Alomere…

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (Pa.) added Murty Munn, Jr., MD, a hand and upper extremity surgeon. Dr. Munn’s expertise includes elbow surgery, forearm surgery and orthopedic trauma, according to a Sept. 9 news release shared with Becker’s. He earned his…

Retaining autonomy, gaining mentorship and personal development and continued technological innovation are three goals that future orthopedic surgeons look to achieve in their profession.  Six orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker’s to share their thoughts on the career goals they believed…