Orthopedic

Multispecialty practices that include orthopedic groups are on the rise, as physician groups increasingly see consolidation as the key to stability after healthcare reform.

Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton, Mo., intends to start offering orthopedic surgery service once again, according to a Fulton Sun report.

Hermitage-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance added Paul W. Grutter, MD, and Damon H. Petty, MD, according to a Nashville Post report.

North Adams Regional Hospital closed its doors about a year ago, but now two of the operating rooms have been opened for outpatient orthopedic surgery, according to a WAMC report.

The New York University Langone Medical Center hosted its first outpatient minimally invasive hip replacement surgery as part of a new program at the hospital, according to a Newswise report.

Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and the Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital announced a corporate name change to OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital to decrease the brand confusion surrounding the relationship between the two.

University Medical Center in Lebanon, Tenn., has launched the Joint Club, a new joint replacement surgery program, according to a report by The Lebanon Democrat & Wilson County News.

Chilton, Wis.-based Calumet Medical Center added Jason DeVries, DPM, to its medical team, according to a Tri-County News report.

John M. Jurist, PhD, a biophysicist, orthopedic researcher and professor, has been featured on "The Space Show" hosted by David Livingston, according to Space Fellowship report.

White Plains (N.Y.) Hospital named Robert Small, MD, president of the medical and dental staff for a two-year term, according to a West Fair Online report.