Orthopedic

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. 

Patients who received spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia for outpatient hip and knee replacements reported less pain and were more often discharged the same day, according to a study published in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America collaborated with VirtaMed to create knee arthroscopy training modules with two different skin tones.

Orthopedic surgeon James Andrews, MD, and Jefferson, La.-based Ochsner Health have cemented a five-year partnership to create The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute.