Orthopedic

Orthopedic surgery continues to shift rapidly to the outpatient setting, with new ASCs opening nationwide to meet rising demand for lower-cost, high-efficiency care. From physician-led ventures to health system partnerships, these facilities aim to expand access, support increasingly complex procedures…

The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $919,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool.  Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of…

CAMC Greenbrier Valley Orthopedics in Ronceverte, W.Va., part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, added Dr. Chad Poage, DO, to its staff.  Dr. Poage is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, according to a March 17 report from The West…

Wilford Gibson, MD, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, said he’s optimistic for the next generation of surgeons amid headwinds in the specialty. Fresh off the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting, Dr. Gibson said he’s seeing a buzz among…

The current prior authorization system in orthopedics leads to unnecessary denials and delays that could be improved with a level of standardization, according to this orthopedic surgeon.  A new communication system for prior authorizations could allow for insurance companies to…

Christopher Dodson, MD, joined the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia as head of orthopedics on Jan. 1. Dr. Dodson is a sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon who spent 16 years at Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics before the move. He will lead orthopedic…

Orthopedic and spine surgeons say a growing financial squeeze is reshaping how and where musculoskeletal care is delivered in the U.S. As reimbursement declines and the cost of staff, implants, technology and operating rooms rise, many physicians warn that the…

Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., has performed more than 300,000 spine and orthopedic procedures across its locations since it was founded in 2010, according to a March 13 news release. The 300,000 procedure milestone comes shortly after HOI reached…

Vincennes, Ind.-based Good Samaritan is adding Terry Fenwick, MD, back to its staff.  Dr. Fenwick is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He will resume his practice at the Good Samaritan Therapy & Sports Performance building in Vincennes, Ind.,…

Alexander Bisch, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician, has joined Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics. Dr. Bisch treats nonsurgical orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages. His clinical interests include sports injuries, concussion management and ultrasound-guided…