The global market for orthopedic devices is expected to see a 6.3 percent increase from 2021 to 2025, according to market research from Fairfield Consultancy.
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Phoenix-based OrthoArizona added two new physicians and added the first Foot and Ankle Fellowship program in the area, according to an Oct. 10 press release sent to Becker's.
Shasta Henderson, MD, of Trident Orthopedic Specialists in Charleston, S.C., regularly meets with Black female orthopedic surgeons like herself.
There are only 50 Black female orthopedic surgeons practicing in the U.S., making up only 0.6 percent of all orthopedic surgeons, according to an Oct. 10 report from the Post and Courier.
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked orthopedic hospital in the U.S. Here are three major leaders to know from the hospital:
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Hospitals in Florida have reported an uptick in the number of patients seeking treatment for orthopedic injuries in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported Oct. 9.
Ashtabula (Ohio) County Medical Center added a spine surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon, the Star Beacon reported Oct. 9.
Lawsuits against Exactech involving recalled joint replacement devices are moving forward in Florida state courts and federal courts, St. Petersburg Injury Law News reported Oct. 9.
LimaCorporate's Prima shoulder system earned FDA approval, the devicemaker said Oct. 7.
Gary Michelson, MD, is the wealthiest orthopedic and spine surgeon in the U.S. with a net worth of $1.8 billion, making him the 1,573th richest person in the world according to Forbes' live net-worth tracker.