Orthopedic

The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons Political Action Committee uses collected funds to lobby for the interests of orthopedic surgeons and practices through supporting candidates, ballot measures and other political interests. 

Union Health Orthopedics is expanding joint replacement services in the Wabash Valley, thanks to a new partnership with the Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, according to an Aug. 17 report from ABC affiliate WTWO. 

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is collaborating with Transcarent, an insurance company for employees of self-insured employers.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed flexor tendon surgery on star left-handed Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the MLB said Aug. 17.

CMS' proposed rule for 2023 has been met with criticism from orthopedic surgeons, especially with its plans to decrease the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

From robots to pelvic technology, orthopedic devices have seen major breakthroughs in 2022. 

Parkview Health System is opening an $85 million, 58,000-square-foot orthopedic center in Pueblo West, Colo., that can perform between 4,000 and 5,000 orthopedic surgeries every year, according to an Aug. 17 report from The Pueblo Chieftain. 

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, a private equity-backed management services organization, has acquired Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists of Mississippi, its fifth practice in the state and ninth in total.

Some orthopedic companies have recovered from the pandemic faster than others, as second quarter data shows.

Exactech's Spartan stem and Logical cup system for hip replacements was released in a commercial launch.