Orthopedic

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons developed a program aiming to standardize residency education, according to a March 22 news release.

Pixee Medical's Knee+ system will be commercially launched in the U.S. more than a year after it debuted in Europe and Australia.

Orthopedic surgeon Donald Bittner, MD, is training Ukrainian surgeons in trauma care amid the country's conflict with Russia, ABC7 Los Angeles reported March 19.

From the formation of two orthopedic institutes to the expansion of two management services organizations, here are six partnerships that made a splash in the specialty in the last three months:

Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February, companies have taken a stand to support relief efforts and condemn the violence.

Orthopedic surgeons Phil Davidson, MD, and Ken Zaslav, MD, are joining devicemaker Arcuro Medical.

Orthofix recently donated $25,000 to support Ukraine relief efforts amid the country's ongoing conflict with Russia, the medical device company said March 18.

As one of the most populous states in the U.S., Texas ranks highly in multiple categories for orthopedic care.

Orthopedic surgeon Champ Baker Jr., MD, died March 18, the Ledger-Enquirer reported.

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network is planning to construct a short-stay orthopedic facility for patients recovering from surgery, Lehigh Valley Regional News reported March 17.