Orthopedic

Daniel Choi, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island (N.Y.) realizes the importance of connecting with his patients before they even step into his operating room. 

Here are four orthopedic devices and implants earning FDA clearances since Sept. 13:

Two surgeons under the age of 40 discuss where they see the future of orthopedics heading, and the role of private equity in practices moving forward. 

Becker's reported on three orthopedic leadership appointments since Sept. 12.

Here are three orthopedic practices and health systems partnering with professional sports organizations that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 19:

Surgery, and especially orthopedic surgery, is a traditionally male-dominated field. Despite that fact, women orthopedic surgeons across the country are excelling.

Harvinder Sandhu, MD, co-chief of the spine service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has been named chair of the department of orthopedics at Stamford (Conn.) Hospital following the retirement of Charles Cornell, MD. 

Peter Mangone, MD, is the new president of the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society said Sept. 22.

A new implantable shock absorber can help to relieve pain and improve function in patients with chronic knee pain, according to results from a clinical trial performed by David Flanigan, MD, professor of orthopedics at Ohio State College of Medicine. 

From a new knee revision technology in the U.S. to a new wireless camera, here are eight orthopedic debuts Becker's has reported in the last two months.