Orthopedic

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.

Wichita-based Kansas Health Science Center named an orthopedic surgeon assistant professor of surgery for its upcoming college of osteopathic medicine.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has been named the No.1 hospital for orthopedics for the 12th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.

From a new musculoskeletal platform in Nevada to an orthopedic practice expanding across state lines, here are five orthopedic partnerships Becker's has reported on in the past month:

U.S. News & World Report on July 27 posted its 2021-22 best hospitals for orthopedics rankings, with Hospital for Special Surgery earning the top spot for the 12th consecutive year.