Orthopedic

Although Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has eliminated bundled payments, its president, Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, said using them is still worth it for some practices.

From four surgeons named vice chairs at an Arkansas hospital to the leader of an arthroscopy association, here are seven orthopedic 10 who gained new titles in May:

Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021," released June 11, shows the percentage of orthopedic surgeons with a net worth exceeding $5 million decreased last year.

Here are 10 places hiring orthopedic surgeons, using LinkedIn's Job Search tool:

Orgenesis is enrolling patients for a clinical trial for its Tissue Genesis Icellator at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, the company announced June 10.

AlloSource awarded David Argo, MD, with its fifth annual Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award.

A surgeon who operated on a Congressional leader and nine more orthopedic surgeons to know:

Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center performed the first augmented reality shoulder replacement in Texas, according to a May 27 release. 

Orthopedic practices continue to seek strategic partnerships as value-based programs, changing reimbursement structures and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge independent groups.

Michael Jablonski, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, has been named CMO for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.