Orthopedic

The CMO of a Florida health system and six more orthopedic surgeons moving to new practices or adding to their titles in July:

A leader at a children's hospital and nine more orthopedic surgeons to know:

After more than 50 years practicing as an orthopedic surgeon, an endowed chair has been established at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge to honor David Drez Jr., MD, the American Press reported Aug, 3.

Pacira Biosciences received FDA approval for an enhanced manufacturing process for Exparel, a postsurgical injectable anesthetic.

Salem-based Hope Orthopedics of Oregon is adding a joint surgeon and occupational therapist to its roster, the practice said Aug. 2.

A Louisiana-based orthopedic surgeon has pleaded guilty to workers compensation fraud, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

From comments on CMS proposed changes to advice for aspiring physician leaders, here are quotes from four surgeons that caught the attention of Becker's readers this week:

Construction is booming in orthopedics as many hospital expansions and surgical facilities pick up steam in 2021. Here are 16 of the largest orthopedic projects in the works across the U.S.:

Muncie-based Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital's orthopedic center is getting a dedicated ASC and will hire eight physicians over the next five years, the Muncie Star Press reported July 30.

A study found that preoperative cold treatment can reduce opioid intake and pain scores in total knee replacement patients during a six-week recovery period.