R. Michael Meneghini, MD, once spent years driving three hours a day just to continue practicing orthopedic surgery. Every morning, he left his home before dawn, drove an hour and a half to work outside the geographic boundaries of a…
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Shifting workforce dynamics, accelerating technology adoption and mounting financial pressure are testing the foundations of orthopedic care. Leaders from across the field shared what concerns them most about where the specialty is headed, and what’s at stake for patients and…
Across the country, health systems are racing to open ASCs, recruit orthopedic surgeons and stake out regional territory before competitors do. Bryan Kelly, MD, thinks most of them are solving the wrong problem. “It’s easy to fall into the idea…
So far in 2026 New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has named several leaders. 1. Anne Marie McDonald, EdD, RN, was named chief nursing executive. 2. Austin Fragomen, MD, was named chief of its Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery engaged Intelliseq, a genomic data science company, to support orthopedic research, according to a May 7 news release. HSS will use Intelliseq’s whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics capabilities for research on genetic and…
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East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has opened the Center for Clinical Optimization to help patients improve their health before orthopedic procedures such as spine surgery, hip replacement and knee replacement. The program supports both surgical and nonsurgical patients through personalized…
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…