Orthopedic

Consolidation continues to be a trend in orthopedics, with many leaders in the field expecting it to accelerate post-pandemic.

New Hartford, N.Y.-based Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is growing its orthopedic department, along with other specialty offerings.

Akron (Ohio) Children's Hospital has appointed Todd Ritzman, MD, chair of the department of orthopedic surgery, Tribune Chronicle reported Aug. 17.

Here are five spine and orthopedic partnerships that Becker's Spine Review has reported on in the past month:

CMS' Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule for 2021, announced Aug. 3, laid out significant cuts for surgeons in several specialties.

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has appointed orthopedic traumatologist Adam Kessler, DO, NBC affiliate fourstateshomepage.com reported Aug. 11.

To secure the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator for Alaska, former orthopedic surgeon Al Gross, MD, must see off challenges from Democrat Edgar Blatchford and fellow independent Chris Cumings, KTOO reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Eric Cornish, MD, retired July 10, according to The Alpena News.

Al Roker, weather forecaster and co-host on The Today Show, is scheduled to undergo a total shoulder replacement on his right shoulder Aug. 12 at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the program reported.