Orthopedic

Medtech company Zimmer Biomet has received approval from the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency in Japan for the iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System. The iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System are the first orthopedic implants in the world with…

Orthopedics continues to evolve rapidly, with new technologies and techniques reshaping patient care. From outpatient arthroplasty to robotics, recent innovations are having a measurable impact on outcomes, eight surgeons told Becker’s. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity…

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ updated rotator cuff guideline strongly recommends the use of biologic implants during repair — a move that could reshape practice patterns and patient access. Robert Meislin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at New York City-based…

Here are 13 acquisitions that have gone down in the orthopedic space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:

Orthopedics is entering a new era as surgeons navigate rapid advances in technology alongside evolving care models. From artificial intelligence to 3D printing and population health, physicians see transformative changes on the horizon. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…

Aspirus Northland Orthopedics, part of Aspirus Health, has added Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Van Gheem is an orthopedic surgeon with special interests in fracture management and total joint surgeries, according to a Sept. 24 news release…

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Zack Gelof, a second baseman for the Athletics.  The procedure was an anterior labral-capsule repair in Mr. Gelof’s left shoulder, according to a Sept. 24 report from espn.com. Mr. Gelof suffered the injury…

Henderson, N.C.-based UNC Health Pardee is expanding its orthopedic and sports medicine network with the addition of three surgeons: Shawn Bonsell, MD; Jack Graham, MD; and Charles Long, MD. Dr. Bonsell specializes in sports-related injuries, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder…

The cost of an outpatient orthopedic procedure depends on multiple variables beyond the surgeon’s fee, including site of service, implants, staffing and payer requirements. Outpatient orthopedic cases are expanding rapidly — in 2023, outpatient orthopedic procedure volume was 33 times…

There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to reimbursements in the orthopedic space, including surgeons’ actual take-home pay and the way that it is determined.  According to surgeons in the field, a large majority of what is on…