Orthopedic

The pandemic has shifted the orthopedic industry tremendously. Six orthopedic leaders spoke with Becker's Spine Review on their solutions to ensure orthopedic success in the coming years:

Consolidation continues in orthopedics, with two more mergers involving orthopedic practices announced in April:

Indianapolis-based St. Vincent Health is wrapping up development of a $28 million hospital in Leadville, Colo., which will bring orthopedic and general surgery to the area, the Leadville Herald Democrat reports.

Cincinnati-based UC Health named Michael Archdeacon, MD, the next CEO of its physician group, according to a Cincinnati Business Courier report.

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, a physician-owned orthopedic practice based in Des Plaines, has expanded its pediatric orthopedic services to more locations with its portfolio of four pediatric orthopedic surgeons and one pediatrician.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons to know:

Thomas Throckmorton, MD, has been appointed editor-in-chief of OrthoInfo.org, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' patient education website.

Irving, Texas-based healthcare company Legent Health submitted plans to build an orthopedic and spine surgical hospital near Delray Beach, Fla., in partnership with local surgeons, according to The Palm Beach Post.

Construction is on track for ThedaCare's $144 million orthopedic and spine center in Appleton, Wis., the Waushara Argus reported April 21.

Wilmington, N.C.-based New Hanover Regional Medical Center's certificate of need application to build a 66-bed hospital has been approved by state regulators.