Orthopedic

Orthopedic practices are facing a generational workforce transition. With an aging surgeon population, persistent burnout and shifting expectations from younger physicians, leaders are rethinking how to recruit, retain and sustain surgical talent.  The focus is moving from filling positions to…

Anthem’s upcoming facility administrative policy limiting the use of out-of-network clinicians at participating hospitals is drawing sharply different reactions from orthopedic leaders who agree on protecting patients, but diverge on how best to get there. Kevin Bozic, MD, chair of…

Dallas-based MedCAD has received 510 (k) FDA clearance for its AccuStride fixation plates.  The plates are part of the company’s complete foot and ankle system, which is designed to be used for revision procedures, deformities, arthritic or diabetic conditions and…

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Walker Kessler, a center for the Utah Jazz, on Nov. 6 in Los Angeles.  The surgery will repair a labral tear in Mr. Kessler’s left shoulder, according to a Nov.…

James Ficke, MD, has led through change — on the battlefield, in the operating room and now at the helm of one of the nation’s most respected orthopedic programs.  As chair of orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore,…

Reimbursements in the orthopedic space have not kept up with rising inflation and operational costs, with surgeons, practices and organizations looking for changes.  If there are not significant changes and increases to reimbursements for orthopedic care, organizations may have to…

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has added Sean Delany, MD, a sports medicine physician trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He treats a range of musculoskeletal injuries, including overuse injuries in endurance athletes, and frequently uses ultrasound for diagnosis and procedures, according…

Stryker’s orthopedic growth has continued through the third quarter, and momentum is expected especially in shoulder care, according to an Oct. 30 earnings call. Five key takeaways 1. Orthopedics grew 11.4% organically, and Mako robotics was an important driver, CFO…

Bryan Springer, MD, doesn’t see innovation and value-based care as separate goals. To him, they’re the same conversation — and the future of orthopedic surgery depends on how well healthcare leaders merge the two. Dr. Springer, chair of orthopedic surgery…

Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Orthopedic Center has added Scott Brandon, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Brandon is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity procedures, according to a Nov. 3 news release from Iredell Health System. He most recently…