Orthopedic

Ronald Navarro, MD, still remembers not matching into orthopedic surgery the first time he applied. After graduating from medical school, he returned to Los Angeles and spent a year in general surgery, followed by two years doing research at the…

Seattle Children’s will open a pediatric orthopedic clinic in Kirkland, Wash., on June 22, expanding musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services for children and teens across the region. The Seattle Children’s Kirkland Orthopedics Clinic will offer care for orthopedic conditions ranging from…

Jackson, Miss.-based U.S. Orthopaedic Partners appointed Graham Young and Allen Anderson as co-CEOs following the departure of CEO Steve Holtzclaw, MD. Dr. Holtzclaw stepped down after serving in the role for about 2 1/2 years, according to a May 6…

Nathan Folkert was named as Smith+Nephew’s new orthopedic president, the medtech company said on May 6. Mr. Folkert replaces Craig Gaffin who is pursuing a new opportunity, according to a news release. Mr. Folkert will join Smith+Nephew in May and…

Orthopedic surgeon Richard Berger, MD, is celebrating 25 years of performing outpatient surgery, according to a May 6 news release. Five things to know: 1. Dr. Berger is a hip and knee replacement surgeon with Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery named Joel Press, MD, as physician-in-chief, and he began the role on May 1. Dr. Press, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, will play an important role in HSS’ future of non-operative musculoskeletal…

Denver-based Western Orthopaedics has experienced a data incident impacting patient information, according to a May 5 report from Claim Depot.  In September 2025, an unauthorized third party accessed data from Western Orthopaedics’ system. The practice’s analysis of the incident concluded…

Wayne Sebastianelli, MD, a sports medicine leader with University Park, Pa.-based The Pennsylvania State University, died at 68. Dr. Sebastianelli died May 4, and he served as director of athletic medicine for more than 30 years, according to a statement…

Surgical planning and notetaking are two areas where orthopedic and spine AI programs are making outsized impacts, according to surgeons.   AI-powered scribes are increasing practice efficiency while also curbing physician burnout with its time-saving transcriptions.  However, orthopedic AI is not…

Stryker created a new Ortho Tech division during the first quarter combining the orthopedic instruments, enabling technologies and Mako robotics portfolios. Three things to know: 1. The Ortho Tech segment was formed in the beginning of the first quarter, CEO…