Orthopedic

The orthopedic specialty has many influential figures that surgeons look up to. Two surgeons told Becker's Spine Review the leaders they would want to spend time with.

Arkansas Surgical Hospital in Little Rock has added nine physicians since 2020, including five orthopedic surgeons and two neurosurgeons.

Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Leatherman Spine at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Ky., has been recognized as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence by accreditation company DNV GL Healthcare, wdrb.com reported Feb. 8.

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has acquired Montgomery, Ala.-based Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Here are 10 physicians performing orthopedic surgery:

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network has established an orthopedic institute to strengthen and expand its musculoskeletal treatment program.

Stephen Weber, MD, who was an FDA medical officer in the office of orthopedic devices for nearly four years, joined NDA Partners as a consultant. 

Franklin, Tenn.-based Williamson Medical Center received a medical excellence award for orthopedic surgery and a patient safety award for its spinal fusion care, Community Impact reported Feb. 7.

Independent orthopedic practices are weighing partnerships that will provide a launch pad for future growth as increasing administrative and economic hurdles continue to plague small to midsize physician groups.

Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, was named the first medical director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the American College of Surgeons.