Spine and orthopedics are among ASC specialties that leaders plan to grow in the coming year, according to VMG Health’s “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” report. VMG Health surveyed 97 respondents in ASC leadership positions, and 37% said they would…
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Here are the surgeons leading the orthopedic departments for U.S. News & World Report‘s top five hospitals for orthopedics in 2025-26. 1. Hospital for Special Surgery (New York City) U.S. News rank: 1 Douglas Padgett, MD, is surgeon-in-chief and medical…
Keyser, W.Va.-based Potomac Valley Hospital has expanded its orthopedic services to include total ankle replacement surgery. The procedures will be performed by Sherif Dabash, MD, who joined the hospital in 2023, according to an Oct. 13 system news release. He…
James Petros, MD, has launched OrthoGen Health, a regenerative medicine practice in San Jose, Calif. The practice provides orthobiologic treatments and non-surgical care for patients with joint pain, arthritis, sports injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, according to an Oct. 14…
Centinel Spine received FDA premarket approval Oct. 14 for two-level use of its prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C SK cervical disc replacement devices. The decision is based on a 480-patient clinical study conducted at 31 U.S. sites — the…
Johnson & Johnson saw growth in its third-quarter orthopedic and total sales, according to financial results posted Oct. 14. Seven things to know: 1. Orthopedic sales were $2.3 billion, an increase of 3.8% compared to the same period in 2024.…
Medtech company Stryker has introduced new innovations to its nailing and plating platforms. The T2 Alpha Humeral nail will provide surgeons with a new implant that can streamline humeral fixation and support efficient surgical workflows, according to an Oct. 14…
Gold Beach, Ore.-based Curry Health Network is adding back orthopedic care for the first time in five years. The rural health system will provide total hip and knee replacements at Curry General Hospital for the first time, according to a…
Professional golfer Tiger Woods had his seventh career back surgery in October. Here is a timeline of his surgeries: 2014: Charles Rich, MD, completed a microdiscectomy procedure on Mr. Woods. 2015: Mr. Woods had two back surgeries in October and September. 2017: Richard Guyer,…
Johnson & Johnson is planning to separate its orthopedic business, which will operate as DePuy Synthes, according to an Oct. 14 news release. Namal Nawana, former executive chair and founder of Sapphiros, will be worldwide president of DePuy Synthes. Johnson…