Orthopedic

Orthopedic surgeon and longtime New York Mets team physician David Altchek, MD, has died, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, said in a July 17 LinkedIn post. “Known for his technical brilliance and pioneering work in orthopedic surgery, Dr.…

Here are 10 orthopedic care centers, practices and clinics that have recently opened or are planning to open, as reported by Becker’s since June 17th:

Medical device company Overture Orthopaedics has commercially launched the OvertureTi Knee Resurfacing System.  The system is utilized to treat early osteoarthritis and cartilage defects, and includes femoral and tibial implants in partial replacement of the articular surfaces of the knee,…

Orthopedic devicemaker Exactech appointed Richard Friedman, MD, as chief medical officer, according to a July 17 news release. Dr. Friedman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and shoulder and elbow disorders. At Exactech, he will support clinical and…

Johnson & Johnson’s second quarter sales rose, but its orthopedic segment sales saw a less than 1% decrease, according to financial results posted July 16. Five things to know: 1. Global orthopedic sales of $2.3 billion, falling 0.3% short compared…

Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic has opened a new advanced imaging suite for orthopedics. The suite features the GE SIGNA Voyager 1.5T and SIGNA Pioneer 3.0T, both wide-bore MRI systems offering high-resolution imaging for conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons and…

Ohio experienced the largest decrease in the average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for orthopedic surgeons decreased $13,190 from 2023 to…

Orthopedics and ASCs are likely set to see more consolidation as big players in the industry look to form larger groups, according to one orthopedic surgeon.  Creating and building an organization that deals with the surgical volume and patient base,…

The UC Davis Department of Orthopedic Surgery has received two research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense totaling $2.2 million.  The first grant, worth $1.8 million, will study the effects of bone strength and fractures on the development and…

Orthopedic surgeon Jonathan Glashow, MD, performed knee surgery on Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George July 14 at the New York City-based NYU Langone Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center. The procedure was an arthroscopic surgery on George’s left knee to treat an…