Orthopedic

From a patent infringement lawsuit to a new shoulder replacement tool, here are five patent updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 18. 

Texas Health in Arlington has three hospitals that received The Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for total hip and knee replacement.

Selene Parekh, MD, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon with Duke University and Davis ASC in Durham, N.C., is leaving North Carolina to join Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedic Institute, according to a Nov. 18 email sent to Becker's. 

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.