Orthopedic

The Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, a collaboration between Ortho Rhode Island and South County Health, earned The Joint Commission’s advanced certification for total hip and knee replacements. The center received the certification for its patient education and prehabilitation program,…

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Michael Amini, MD, a shoulder and elbow surgeon, to its team, according to an Aug. 26 LinkedIn post.  Dr. Amini specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures and was among the first U.S. surgeons to adopt…

Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic has added Clayton Wing, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Wing is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement procedures. He has expertise in the muscle-sparing, direct anterior approach as well as robotic-assisted technology,…

Orthopedic devicemaker Ortho Development has appointed Hiroyuki Minamiya as CEO and Greg Larson as president.  Mr. Minamiya has more than 30 years of experience across the medical device, electronics and imaging sectors. He joins Ortho Development from its parent company,…

Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital welcomed orthopedic surgeon Patrick Pallitto, MD, to its Advanced Orthopedics & Spine Program. He will practice with Boss Orthopaedics, seeing patients in Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, S.C. Dr. Pallitto specializes in hip and knee…

Becker’s reported on four data breaches affecting orthopedic practices so far in the second half of 2025. 1. Fort Myers, Fla.-based Gardner Orthopedics provided notice that it was the target of a cyberattack.  2. Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics will pay $1.4 million to settle…

Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists will add two orthopedic surgeons — Abbey DeBruin, MD, and Brandon Stradel, MD, to its team, effective Sept. 2, according to an Aug.18 news release by the system.  Dr. DeBruin is fellowship-trained…

Warsaw, Ind.-based OrthoPediatrics has appointed Kelly Fischer, senior vice president and CFO of Cook Medical, to its board of directors, effective Aug. 8, according to an Aug.25 news release from the organization.  She succeeds Terry Schlotterback, who retired from the…

Payer resistance to orthopedic reimbursements, the role of private equity in the industry and changes to medical school are three aspects of the current and future orthopedic landscape that have some surgeons and leaders worried.  While these trends may not…

Orthopedic medtech has seen a busy year so far in 2025. Here are three key trends to know. Medtech transactions Medtech acquisitions have been prominent in 2025. Three of the biggest deals focused on spine. In April investment firm Viscogliosi…