Orthopedic

The continued growth of digital platforms and specialty centers' increasing importance for orthopedic care delivery are just two predictions about the industry surgeons have shared with Becker's.

A presurgical blood test can predict how quickly hip replacement patients will recover, according to a study published Oct. 14 in Annals of Surgery.

Craig Della Valle, MD, a surgeon at Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, was elected second vice president of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.

A woman is suing a retired orthopedic surgeon and Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health after having near-fatal, long-term illness after a botched hip replacement surgery, Cody Enterprise reported Oct. 18.

Joplin, Mo.-based Vola Connected Health has named orthopedic surgeon Chad Mathis, MD, as CEO.

Joseph Buckwalter IV, MD, received the 2021 Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics award from the American Orthopaedic Association, according to an Oct. 18 news release from the University of Iowa.

Private equity firms are injecting more capital into spine and orthopedic groups, particularly those with ASCs, as higher-acuity specialties are expected to become a key opportunity for growth in the outpatient setting.

Physicians Regional Healthcare System, a for-profit hospital system within Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, signed a long-term lease to take over operations and expand the orthopedic surgery program of a hospital in Naples, Fla., according to the Naples Daily News.

San Diego-based Synergy Orthopedic Specialists opened a physical therapy clinic, the company said Oct. 14. The clinic is Synergy's fourth in the San Diego area.

Nashville, Tenn.-based medical real estate firm Montecito Medical acquired the building housing the headquarters for Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, the firm said Oct. 15.