Compensation since 2019 has increased for orthopedic surgeons at physician-owned groups and hospital-owned groups through the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MGMA.
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A 2022 report from content platform Kiiky ranked the top 15 medical schools for orthopedic surgeons for the year, with the University of California San Francisco topping the list.
According to data from the New England Journal of Medicine's career center, 40 states currently have open orthopedic surgeon jobs.
Johnson & Johnson hit $93.8 billion revenue in 2021, with its medical devices and diagnostics segment earning about $9.8 billion, and the company aims to split into two companies in the next year.
Medacta's NextAR augmented reality shoulder system has been used in more than 1,000 surgeries worldwide, the company said in a Sept. 9 news release.
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This year, 7,300 doctors of osteopathic medicine have entered the workforce, making DOs 25 percent of the medical school student population, according to a Sept. 8 report from Medscape.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued an update to the clinical practice guideline for management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, replacing the previous version released in 2014.
It's not uncommon for some orthopedic surgeries to be done in the outpatient setting, but many factors go into creating a successful program.
From ankle replacements to knee implants, here are six orthopedic firsts Becker's has reported on in the last 30 days.
Pacira BioSciences' Exparel drug was found to be effective in treating pain after total knee replacements, according to a study.