Orthopedic

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is shifting its focus from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to restoration by using the Bear implant.

In hip replacement surgery, the sex of surgeon conducting the procedure made no real difference on the instance of negative outcomes, reported a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Becker's reported on two cases involving an orthopedic settlement or verdict in the last two weeks.

From 2019 to 2021, orthopedic surgeon compensation increased 6.88 percent, the second highest among specialty physicians, according to a May 2022 MGMA report.

Daniel Kharrazi, MD, performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Khem Birch of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, Toronto Star reported May 26.

Geneva, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics has appointed John Brady as its CEO, the Daily Herald reported May 25.

Two members of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors in Warsaw, N.Y., said claims that a box of human resource documents contained negative information about orthopedic surgeon Paul Mason, MD, were not true, Livingston County News reported May 21.

An orthopedic surgeon shortage is impending. By 2030, the specialty is expected to be down 5,050 physicians.

Healthcare workforce shortages have increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and health systems across the country battle to attract and retain talent, including primary and specialty physicians, nurses and administrative staff.

The work relative value units between 2019 and 2021 grew more than 7 percent, according to a May 2022 MGMA report.