Orthopedic

Madison, Wis.-based Wellbe raised $2.4 million for its web-based patient coordination software that is currently focused on bariatric and orthopedic surgery programs, according to a MobiHealthNews report.

Orthopedic surgeons have become more specialized over the past 14 years. The below chart details how specialized they have become, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.      For the original story on Becker’s Spine Review, click here.

The University Orthopedics Center of State College partnered with Penn Highlands Healthcare, according to a Gant Team in Health News report.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons who have treated or will soon treat professional athletes.

William Jay Bryan, MD, received the Medical Honoree Award from the Arthritis Foundation, according to AAOS Now. Dr. Bryan is an orthopedic surgeon at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He practiced joint replacement at Texas Medical Center for more than 25…

Great Falls, Mont.-based Benefis Health System's orthopedics team added Stacy Hermiller, PA-C, according to a Great Falls Tribune report.

Mauston, Wis.-based Mile Bluff Clinic added Aaron Butler, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Juneau County Star Tribune report.

Orthopedic surgeon Charlotte Harris, MD, announced retirement from her practice at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Ky., according to a report from The Ledger Independent.

The Knee Society awarded the John N. Insall Traveling Fellowship to two orthopedic surgeons, according to a report from AAOS Now.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons in the news this week.