Orthopedic

Orthopaedic Associates has added Anson Chu, DPM, to its orthopedic staff, according to a July 17 report from Princeton Clarion. Dr. Chu is a foot and ankle surgeon and has expertise in the treatment of foot and ankle arthritis, fractures,…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery is revitalizing knee osteotomy, a historic procedure to help some patients avoid knee replacement. The procedure, developed in the late 19th century and used to correct bowleg deformity and delay knee replacement, is…

Orlando (Fla.) Health is bringing the Jewett Orthopedic Institute to Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., including the region’s first orthopedic walk-in clinic.  The clinic will offer on-site imaging, lab work, physical therapy and orthopedic care, with a team of…

The top four orthopedic residency programs from Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator include hospitals in the Northeast and Midwest. Here’s who leads those programs: 1. Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (New York City) Orthopedic residency program director: Duretti Fufa, MD…

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg has established its first endowed chair in orthopedic surgery, named the Subram G. Krishnan MD and Sumant “Butch” Krishnan MD Endowed Chair. The chair is funded by. Subram…

Orthopedic surgeon and longtime New York Mets team physician David Altchek, MD, has died, New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, said in a July 17 LinkedIn post. “Known for his technical brilliance and pioneering work in orthopedic surgery, Dr.…

Here are 10 orthopedic care centers, practices and clinics that have recently opened or are planning to open, as reported by Becker’s since June 17th:

Medical device company Overture Orthopaedics has commercially launched the OvertureTi Knee Resurfacing System.  The system is utilized to treat early osteoarthritis and cartilage defects, and includes femoral and tibial implants in partial replacement of the articular surfaces of the knee,…

Orthopedic devicemaker Exactech appointed Richard Friedman, MD, as chief medical officer, according to a July 17 news release. Dr. Friedman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and shoulder and elbow disorders. At Exactech, he will support clinical and…

Johnson & Johnson’s second quarter sales rose, but its orthopedic segment sales saw a less than 1% decrease, according to financial results posted July 16. Five things to know: 1. Global orthopedic sales of $2.3 billion, falling 0.3% short compared…