Orthopedic

Eight orthopedic surgeons assumed new titles in March:

Big tech's push into healthcare promises big things for the orthopedic industry as wearable technologies offer providers data and insights in a way they have never had at their disposal.

The annual salary for orthopedic surgeons largely exceeds the base cost of living for each state in the U.S., according to data from ZipRecruiter and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator.

Nick Moore, MD, recently performed the first minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided trigger finger release in Michigan. 

Robert Nascimento, MD, and Tim Foster, MD, will lead a partnership between Boston-based Mass General Brigham and Boston College athletics.

Some orthopedic surgeons have taken advantage of social media platforms, including Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn, to educate viewers and provide an insider look into their practices.

The global orthopedic implant market is expected to surpass $68 billion by 2029, according to market research from Data Bridge.

Alan MacGill, DPM, a podiatric surgeon specializing in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, has been appointed to the board of trustees for HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate, South Florida Hospital News reported March 29.

An orthopedic surgeon in Alaska and another in Montana are among the candidates seeking election to the U.S. Congress in November.

PrecisionOS created the world's first ACL reconstruction training module using virtual reality.