Becker’s reported on five developments in orthopedic-related lawsuits since June 19. 1. Medical technology company Treace Medical Concepts filed a lawsuit against Zimmer Biomet and Paragon 28 alleging infringements of four patents. The lawsuit, related to Treace’s Lapiplasty 3D Bunion…
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Missouri saw the largest increase 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…
Jay Pond, MD, completed the first successful use of b-ONE Ortho Corporation’s MOBIO Total Knee System utilizing the TMINI Miniature Robotic System. The combination of systems is an alternative to traditional total knee replacement procedures with robotic assistance, according to…
Orthopedic pay has climbed significantly since 2021, according to annual Medscape reports. Here are the average salaries for orthopedic physicians over five years: 2021: $511,000 2022: $557,000 2023: $573,000 2024: $558,000 2025: $564,000
Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, part of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-based Barton Health, has expanded its team with two orthopedic surgeons, according to a July 8 report from Tahoe Daily Tribune. Jeffrey Cummings, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in…
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Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery is the highest-paid medical specialty, with an average annual income of over $560,000, according to a July 8 report from Medscape. The report surveyed more than 7,000 physicians across 29 specialties about compensation and salary data…
Exactech’s Equinoxe scapula reconstruction system earned FDA 510(k) clearance, the company said July 9. The system is designed for acromial and scapular spine fractures, according to a news release. Acromial and scapular fractures are a rare complication that can occur…
Orthopedic surgeon Emmanuel Hostin, MD, settled with American Transit Insurance Co. and was dropped from a $450 million medical fraud lawsuit, Insurance News Net reported July 9. Dr. Hostin, who’s married to television host Sunny Hostin, was named alongside more…
James Germano, MD, completed the first AI-assisted total hip replacement surgery in the U.S. using the ORTOMA platform. The platform is an intraoperative guidance system used for total hip replacement procedures that aids in surgical precision and reduces operation duration,…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons introduced the Orthopaedic Research Excellence Awards, according to a July 8 news release from the organization. Here are four things to know: