Of the top 50 hospitals ranked for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, nine are in the South. Here are the top hospitals for orthopedics in the South and their rankings. 24. Houston Methodist Hospital 28. Duke University Hospital (Durham,…
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Flagler Health, an artificial intelligence company, launched a musculoskeletal triage platform for hospitals nationwide, according to a July 30 news release shared with Becker’s. The system analyzes electronic medical records in real time and provides care recommendations to support physicians.…
Despite the challenges posed by the use of AI in orthopedics, these surgeons hold out hope the technology will have a positive impact on the field. The integration of AI tools and programs can help with improving workflows, efficiencies, surgical…
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Manuel Rodríguez, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, on Aug. 8. The surgery is expected to repair Mr. Rodríguez’s flexor tendon in his right elbow. In addition, Dr. Meister…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery was named as the No. 1 hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for the 16th year in a row. In 2024, HSS provided care to more than 248,917 patients and performed…
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U.S. News & World Report released its “Best Hospitals for Orthopedics” 2025-26 list on July 29, with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery ranking No. 1 for the 16th consecutive year. U.S. News analyzed data from more than 4,500…
Syosset (N.Y.) Hospital, part of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, has performed its first Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration procedure, marking a milestone in knee injury treatment, according to a July 23 news release by the system. The surgery was performed…
Mark Conklin, MD, of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Golden, Colo., retired on July 25, the practice said in a LinkedIn post. Dr. Conklin has worked with the practice beginning in 2003, according to his LinkedIn profile. He served…
Here are eight recent firsts in the orthopedic surgery space to know, from AI-assisted procedures to new orthopedic implants, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health has added Nicholas O’Neill, DO, to its orthopedic staff. Dr. O’Neill is an orthopedic surgeon who specialties including the treatment of ankle fractures, elbow disorders, hand injuries and shoulder pain, according to a July 25 news…