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…
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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…
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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…
Here are more than 50 orthopedic surgeons who have joined new health systems, hospitals and practices, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic has added three physicians to its team: hand specialist David Cooper, MD, foot and ankle specialist Mary Crowe, DO, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Michael Heslin, DO, according to an Aug. 25 news release…
Tulsa-based Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma added sports medicine surgeon Garrett Waller, MD. Dr. Waller has expertise in joint replacement and orthopedic trauma, along with surgical care for the shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle and knee, according to an Aug. 14 news…
Here are nearly 30 new orthopedic clinics, practices and surgery centers that have been opened by health systems, hospitals and orthopedic groups, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Note: This list is not exhaustive.