Orthopedic

Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is planning to open its $125 million surgical hospital in May, Delaware Business Times reported March 14.

Orthopedic developments and outpatient expansions are booming across the country as healthcare continues its shift to the ambulatory environment, where an aging elderly population are likely to receive their care in the future. 

Steven Haddad, MD, joined orthopedic devicemaker Extremity Medical as chief clinical officer.

In the next decade, orthopedic surgery will move further toward a multidisciplinary approach to care, with large musculoskeletal campuses fostering greater collaboration, research, education and patient care.

Former professional wrestler Scott Hall is on life support at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga., following a hip replacement surgery, FOX affiliate WTAJ reported March 13.

Here are 10 places hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's job search tool:

Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group has seen more patients using its digital platform for postoperative care, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported March 11.

There are currently 22,965 orthopedic surgeons in the US, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare. 

Thirty-seven U.S. hospitals and health systems ranked among Newsweek's 125 best in the world for orthopedics, with five U.S. hospitals included in the top 10.

Conformis nominated Gary Fischetti to join its board of directors, replacing Richard Meelia.