Orthopedic

Joplin, Mo.-based Vola Connected Health has named orthopedic surgeon Chad Mathis, MD, as CEO.

Joseph Buckwalter IV, MD, received the 2021 Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics award from the American Orthopaedic Association, according to an Oct. 18 news release from the University of Iowa.

Private equity firms are injecting more capital into spine and orthopedic groups, particularly those with ASCs, as higher-acuity specialties are expected to become a key opportunity for growth in the outpatient setting.

Physicians Regional Healthcare System, a for-profit hospital system within Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, signed a long-term lease to take over operations and expand the orthopedic surgery program of a hospital in Naples, Fla., according to the Naples Daily News.

San Diego-based Synergy Orthopedic Specialists opened a physical therapy clinic, the company said Oct. 14. The clinic is Synergy's fourth in the San Diego area.

Nashville, Tenn.-based medical real estate firm Montecito Medical acquired the building housing the headquarters for Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, the firm said Oct. 15.

When thinking about the next five years in orthopedics and the biggest game changers in the field, some surgeons say evolving technology and payer models stand out.

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City performed a landmark joint replacement in October using Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart implant. The implant, which tracks patient movement data, is one of many recent advances that could transform joint replacement…

Nine hospitals and practices hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:

Green Bay, Wis.-based Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists will participate in a workers compensation bundled payments program, according to an Oct. 12 news release.