When orthopedic patients walk into a surgeon’s office — sometimes after a long commute, months of pain or multiple referrals — the encounter can feel rushed before it even begins. For William Levine, MD, Frank Stinchfield chair of orthopedic surgery…
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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering has named Frederick Azar, MD, as chair of the department. Dr. Azar currently serves as chief of staff at Campbell Clinic and is a professor…
Durham-based North Carolina Specialty Hospital, in partnership with EmergeOrtho, became the first facility in the state to offer Mako robotics for shoulder replacement, according to a Dec. 9 news release. Stryker’s Mako Shoulder is in a limited market release. The…
Spine surgeon Drew Albert, MD, joined OrthoWest Georgia and the medical staff of Tanner Health, both in Carrollton, Ga. Dr. Albert earned his medical degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing and completed his residency at Corewell Health/Michigan State…
Data breaches and ransomware attacks are costing the healthcare industry billions every year. Despite growing attention to this area, health systems have a significant gap in their potential cyberattack surface: network-connectable medical devices. These assets are already prevalent in clinical…
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Warsaw, Ind.-based OrthoLazer named Kenneth Hancock as its CEO, according to a Dec. 9 news release. Mr. Hancock and Ortholazer President Rod Mayer have worked together for more than 40 years, leading physician-owned and orthopedic-focused groups. Mr. Hancock co-founded four…
Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, shared his expertise with Becker’s on topics including cost monitoring, a partnership with NYU Langone and AI. Here are five key quotes: On AI’s potential: The potential for AI to substantially impact…
Orthopedic procedures, especially those of the hip, knee and shoulder, have seen a significant push toward the ASC and outpatient setting in 2026. Surgeons have had to make some adjustments, but overall the consensus seems as though surgeons are happy…
With the approach of 2026, U.S. orthopedic leaders are zeroing in on the forces reshaping their field, from reimbursement cuts and insurance instability to AI innovation, surgical advances and growing patient demand. Here’s what’s weighing most on their minds as…
Orthopedic medtech company Stryker has had a busy 2025 with new product developments, leadership changes and transactions. Here are the key headlines: 1. Stryker CFO Glenn Boehnlein is retiring, and Preston Wells will succeed him as vice president and CFO. 2.…