Orthopedic

Benjamin Frye, MD, completed one of the first robotic-assisted hip revision surgeries using Stryker’s Mako Total Hip 5.0. The Mako Total Hip 5.0 is an advanced 3D software that is currently under limited release in the U.S. The system enables…

Atlanta-based Pinnacle Orthopaedics has added Anthony Kamson, DO, to its medical staff. Dr. Kamson specializes in hip and knee replacements. He will begin seeing patients at the practice’s location in Hiram, Ga., Aug. 18, according to an Aug. 12 news…

Resurgens Orthopaedics has added six physician providers to its network.  Resurgens is the largest independent orthopedic practice in Georgia, supporting 94 physicians across 26 clinical locations, according to an Aug. 12 news release shared with Becker’s.  Here are the new…

Eric Gardner, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Banner McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo., recently completed his 100th robotic knee surgery.  Dr. Gardner uses the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for total knee replacement, which improves precision and patient outcomes, according to…

The Orthopedic Center of Florida has integrated the CORI Surgical System for hip and knee replacement surgeries.  The system uses 3D digital modeling and real-time surgical guidance to provide orthopedic surgeons with better control during replacement procedures, according to an…

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is set to open an orthopedic-focused ambulatory surgery center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., according to an Aug. 12 report from WGNS Radio.  The Westlawn Surgery Center was constructed through a partnership between TOA, Ascension Saint Thomas and United…

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed elbow surgery on Tony Gonsolin, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Dr. ElAttrache successfully completed a pronator repair surgery on Mr. Gonsolin’s right elbow, according to an Aug. 12 news release from MLB.  The procedure…

Here are five orthopedic devices and technologies that have received FDA approval, as reported by Becker’s since April 24:

Medtech company Catalyst OrthoSciences announced the full commercial release of its Catalyst Fracture Shoulder System.  The system is designed to improve reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Catalyst. In addition, the…

Orthopedics remains one of the top-paid specialties, according to reports from Medscape, AMN HealthCare and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Five things to know: 1. The average salary for an orthopedic surgeon is $564,000, according to Medscape. Of 29 specialties included…