Orthopedic

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Herb Jones, a player for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Cleveland earns $1,035,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth has added George Umeh, MD, to its staff.

Building a musculoskeletal institute at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine is one of the top goals for orthopedic trauma surgeon Anna Miller, MD.

Little Rock-based OrthoArkansas has added Iovera technology to use in joint replacements. 

East Brunswick, N.J.-based Children's Specialized Hospital, part of the Children's Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has launched a pediatric orthopedic program. 

Orlando-based AdventHealth and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics' Florida-based practice have partnered with Operation Walk USA to provide orthopedic care for underinsured patients. 

Jackson-based West Tennessee Bone & Joint Institute CEO Donna Klutts is retiring following 24 years in the role, according to a Feb. 11 report from WNWS.

The Orthopaedic Research Society has named Suzanne Maher, PhD, as its new president of the board of directors. 

Fresno, Calif.-based Sierra Pacific Orthopedics has added Geoffrey Rohlfing, DO, to its staff.