Orthopedic

Here are 10 things to know about Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons in 2020:

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons penned a Nov. 16 letter thanking eight members of Congress for sponsoring a bill that would mitigate Medicare cuts set to go into effect in 2021.

From the new president of an orthopedic nonprofit to a joint replacement director at a New York hospital, here are the latest surgeons on the move:

  The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual meeting covered insights on outpatient procedures, pain management and policy, according to a Nov. 11 LinkedIn post.

  South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-based Barton Health is bringing back health and wellness programs to the Barton Center for Orthopedics and Wellness, according to a Nov. 10 press release.

Medtech company Immertec's Medoptic virtual reality system is being evaluated for its ability to provide remote surgical training through a partnership with the Orthopaedic Foundation.

JobsInOrtho.com, a new website aggregating orthopedic job listings across the U.S., had listed 501 positions by 148 employers as of Nov. 11.

From the incoming officers at the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery to some of the most influential orthopedic specialists on Twitter, here are the latest surgeons making the news:

Scott Slattery, MD, the most senior surgeon at Washington Orthopedic Center, announced his retirement in November, according to local news outlet Thurston Talk.

The board of directors of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has selected its officers for 2020-21, as well as a new director-elect and public member director.