Orthopedic

Christopher Baker, MD, performed the first case with Anika Therapeutics' X-Twist fixation system Sept. 12.

Here are seven hospitals and practices looking for orthopedic surgeons.

Tifton, Ga.-based Southwell announced the opening of Southwell Speciality Care center in Valdosta, Ga., which will offer specialty care in orthopedics and bariatrics. 

MaCalus Hogan, MD, was named the new chair of orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

The average wait time to see an orthopedic surgeon is 16.9 days, up from 11.4 days in 2017, a 48% increase, according to Merritt Hawkins' 2022 "Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicare and Medicaid Acceptance Rates."

Legent North Houston Surgical Hospital in Tomball, Texas, is under construction and on track to open in January, Community Impact Newspaper reported Sept. 9.

Massimo Calafiore, who was NuVasive's chief commercial officer and executive vice president, was named CEO of LimaCorporate.

Costs of procedures vary between ASCs and HOPDs, with orthopedic procedures for those with original Medicare and no supplement being cheaper at ASCs, according to data from Medicare.gov. 

Minnesota State University Mankato has partnered with 3D metal printing company Additive Technologies to develop improved bone implants according to a Sept. 9 release from the 3D Printing Network. 

Orthopedic surgeons at physician-owned groups have outproduced those at hospitals since 2011, according to MGMA.