Brett Brodnax, Executive Chairman of United Surgical Partners International, joined OrthAlign’s board of directors, according to a May 7 news release. Mr. Brodnax has more than 30 years of industry leadership experience and has served as senior vice president, executive…
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Peter Millett, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Luke Hughes, a defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. The procedure was performed at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., according to a May 5 news release from the team. Mr. Hughes is…
Phoenix-based Banner Health’s foundation has received a $1 million donation from respective NBA and WNBA teams, the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury, according to a May 6 report from the SierraDailyNews.com. The donation from the teams and their philanthropic…
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their first-quarter financial results for 2025 and data on their spine orthopedic sales. Here is how they compare: Stryker Total sales: $5.9 billion (+11.9%) Orthopedics: $2.3 billion (+9.7%) Hips: $443 million (+12.7%)…
St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a new practice of Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, has added Imran Ahktar, DO, to its staff. Dr. Ahktar is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating diseases and conditions of the hip and knee,…
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Orthopedic surgeon and practice founder Don Vowell, MD, has died at 85, according to a May 6 report from the Sentinel-Record. Dr. Vowell, originally from Jonesboro, Ark., died in Hot Springs, Ark., on April 25. He completed his orthopedic residency…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has received President’s Choice Awards from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, recognizing two of its pain control approach studies. The first study sought to determine the prevalence of cannabidiol…
Eric Berkson, MD, performed knee surgery on Triston Casas, a first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, according to a May 4 report from espn.com. The surgery was to repair a ruptured tendon in Mr. Casas’s left knee. Mr. Casas…
UT Health San Antonio has formed a new partnership with the San Antonio Missions baseball club. This is the latest sports medicine partnership for UT Health San Antonio, which also serves as provider for the UTSA Roadrunners, a collegiate athletic…
Orthopedic surgeon Brett Miller, MD, and physical therapist John DeLucchi, DPT, have partnered to launch the first science-based fitness platform specifically for surgeons and physical therapists. The COACH! app has been endorsed by HURT!, a 24/7 digital app for orthopedic…