Orthopedic

Yair Kissin, MD, performed the first smart knee implant in New Jersey at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey Business reported Aug. 10.

CMS has suspended prior authorization requirements for some orthoses products under limited circumstances, according to an Aug. 9 update.

Orthopedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, is among five additions to Doctivity's board of directors and advisory board.

A 2022 report from Medscape highlights compensation survey results from the last year for U.S. orthopedic surgeons. From average income to incentive bonuses, here are 12 of those survey results.

Orthopedic devicemaker Conformis saw a net loss and falling revenue in the second quarter of 2022, according to financial results posted Aug. 8.

A new report from Kiiky has rated the top 15 universities for orthopedic surgeons in 2022. The study uses data including student-faculty ratio, tuition, clinical experiences and class activities to complete its global rankings. 

James Watt, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon in Florida, has enrolled the first patient in a U.S. trial comparing ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release to traditional mini-open release.  

Here are five orthopedic practices offering robotic-assisted surgery in the biggest cities in the U.S.:

Carrum Health is partnering with Novant Health for orthopedic care for North Carolina residents.

A federal court ruled that Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Md., is on the hook for a $6.3 million medical malpractice verdict with an ER orthopedic surgeon who operated as an independent contractor at the facility, The Maryland Daily…