Orthopedic

Homer, Alaska-based South Peninsula Hospital orthopedic surgeon Lars Matkin, MD, has performed the first hip replacement surgery at the facility. 

Penn State Health Lancaster (Pa.) Medical Center earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Joint Replacement for hip and knee replacements, according to a March 5 news release. 

Smith+Nephew submitted its TESSA System for FDA 510(k) clearance, according to a March 4 news release.

Michael Meneghini, MD, is looking forward to a predicted shift toward value-based care and what that means for orthopedic practices like his.

Keith Moore, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Owensboro, Ky.-based Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, performed one of the first Oxford Cementless Partial Knee replacement surgeries in the region.

St. Louis-based Orthopedic Associates has added Gregory Nelson, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons.

The Levi & Korsinsky law firm has launched an investigation into Macomb, Mich.-based St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine's recent data breach. 

Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine was recently the victim of an email phishing scam that potentially led to patient information being accessed.

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina has launched an orthopedic physician assistant fellowship program. 

The Women's Choice Award has recognized 300 hospitals as the top care facilities for women in 2025.