Orthopedic

The orthopedic implant market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4 percent and is expected to reach $68.72 billion by 2028, according to data published in Brand Essence Market Research in early June.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery on June 6 will honor David Altchek, MD, with its lifetime achievement award. 

Orthopedic surgeons are split on the benefits and drawbacks of private equity as it grows in the specialty. Two surgeons told Becker's their thoughts on the trend.

Researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City found that a bundled care program helped reduce disparities in total joint replacements for Black patients.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is shifting its focus from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to restoration by using the Bear implant.

In hip replacement surgery, the sex of surgeon conducting the procedure made no real difference on the instance of negative outcomes, reported a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Becker's reported on two cases involving an orthopedic settlement or verdict in the last two weeks.

From 2019 to 2021, orthopedic surgeon compensation increased 6.88 percent, the second highest among specialty physicians, according to a May 2022 MGMA report.

Daniel Kharrazi, MD, performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Khem Birch of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, Toronto Star reported May 26.

Geneva, Ill.-based Fox Valley Orthopedics has appointed John Brady as its CEO, the Daily Herald reported May 25.