New York City-based NYU Langone Health presented five studies challenging assumptions in orthopedic care, including surgical eligibility, recovery expectations and infection prevention, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting in New Orleans. One study found ACL reconstruction benefited…
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Postoperative infections were the most common complication in spine patients at the 30- and 90- day checkpoint, according to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report. The report, released Feb. 26, includes data on cervical and lumbar procedures and outcomes from 2015…
Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center has completed Florida’s first implantation of the Misha nee system, an FDA-approved implant designed to relieve joint pressure and delay knee replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeon Marc Matarazzo, MD, performed the outpatient procedure. The device, a shock…
Richard Curry, MD, is joining Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine where he will specialize in neuro-oncology. He’s the only board certified neuro-oncologist in the Greater Cincinnati area, according to a March 3 email shared with Becker’s. Dr. Curry will also…
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has been in operation for more than 160 years, and in 2025 alone surgeons have performed more than 45,000 orthopedic cases, according to data shared by CEO Bryan Kelly, MD, on LinkedIn. The…
One of the biggest shifts in the sports medicine industry over the past decade is not even related to the practice of medicine, according to one sports medicine physician. For John Christoforetti, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist,…
Over the next five to 10 years, the U.S. will face a shortage of 300,000 physicians and nurses. At the same time, nearly 80% of older adults are managing multiple chronic conditions. Recruiting alone will not solve this. Leading organizations…
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Smith+Nephew saw gains in its fourth quarter and full-year revenue, according to financial results posted March 2. Six things to know: 1. Full year revenue was $6.2 billion, up 6.1% compared to 2024. 2. Orthopedic revenue was $2.4 billion in…
Prior authorizations for adult degenerative spine disease patients led to delays in care without improving costs, according to a study from the OrthoCarolina Research Institute team. The study led by Rob Turk, MD, and Brad Segebarth, MD, looked at the…
Orthopedic organizations are integrating AI into prior authorization workflows, opening surgery centers and implementing clear clinical pathways to boost profitability and outcomes. These initiatives have led to fewer delays and denials, diversified revenue streams and greater control over implant and…