Orthopedic

An Iowa practice that reached a new milestone for postoperative outcomes and four other orthopedic practices to know:

From operating milestones to new devices, here are four orthopedic moves that have taken place in California in the last 30 days:

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and two state orthopedic organizations named leadership in the last month.

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical in Meriden celebrated its fifth anniversary, the hospital said April 15.

Orthopedics sits just behind plastic surgery as the second highest-paid specialty in the U.S., according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2022."

Orthopedic consolidation is accelerating, and one digital health CEO pinpointed six markets that could be ripe for growth.

A $5 million donation to UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass., will establish endowed chairs for five specialties including orthopedics, the school said April 14.

William Hamilton, MD, New York City Ballet's first in-house physician died at age 90, The New York Times reported April 13.

The Oklahoma State Medical Association, the state's largest physician organization, has named David Holden, MD, as president, local news outlet KFOR reported April 13.

Cullman (Ala.) Regional Medical Center opened its Center of Excellence Orthopedics & Spine April 13.