Orthopedic surgery is rapidly evolving as robotic-assisted procedures, regenerative medicine, biologics and minimally invasive techniques reshape musculoskeletal care across the country. At the same time, orthopedic leaders are driving advances in research, surgical innovation, physician education and diversity efforts that…
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Atlanta is the best-paying city for orthopedic surgeons with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for early-career orthopedic surgeons, along with the average annual salaries:
An orthopedic surgeon licensed in Iowa is facing sanctions from state regulators over alleged misconduct that occurred in Kentucky, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported May 13. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Thomas Satterly, DO, who practiced in the…
Jacksonville-based University of North Florida Athletics has partnered with Mayo Clinic to make the health system the department’s official healthcare provider. The collaboration will expand medical care and health services for North Florida student-athletes, including weekly on-site clinics in athletic…
A former NFL player who was the beneficial owner of eight durable medical equipment companies and owned a marketing company was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a yearslong Medicare and Civilian Health and…
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Danbury-based OrthoConnecticut and Fairfield, Conn.-based Orthopaedic Specialty Group have merged together to expand musculoskeletal care across Connecticut. In addition, the two organizations have partnered with HOPCo, gaining access to advanced analytics, digital patient engagement, care management tools and a value-based…
Travis Doering, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Austin, Texas, has opened two co-located practices focused on upper-extremity surgery and regenerative medicine. Upper Extremity ATX is an insurance-based surgical practice that provides care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm,…
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina is planning two new ASC projects to increase its operating room footprint by more than 100%. The organization is building a new center in Steele Creek, N.C., alongside an expansion to an existing facility in Matthews, N.C.…
Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of University of Southern California has added Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to its network, expanding its orthopedic footprint in the South Bay. Effective immediately, Keck Medicine will operate orthopedic locations in…
Safa Kassab, MD, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based Orthopedic Specialists of Oakland County, performed the first total knee replacement in the U.S. using Pixee Medical’s Knee+ NexSight augmented reality glasses. The wearable augmented reality platform provides real-time surgical guidance through a…