Paris (Texas) Regional Health has expanded its orthopedic services to include anterior approach total hip replacement surgery. The anterior approach allows surgeons to access the hip joint from the front of the body, working between muscles rather than cutting through…
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BoxSpine earned FDA clearance for its Duet spinal fixation system, according to an Aug. 9 news release. Duet is a three-piece stabilization system designed to eliminate the need for traditional rods. The design has a halo device that captures a…
Orthopedic surgeons saw the highest average compensation of all specialties surveyed for Medscape’s 2026 Physician Compensation Report. Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties from Sept. 5 to Dec. 17. Seven things to know: 1. Orthopedic pay on…
UNC Health Pardee is opening new locations for Pardee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pardee NeuroSpine Associates and a walk-in clinic in Fletcher, N.C., according to an April 9 news release. The facilities will begin seeing patients on April 15 at a…
Of the more than 200 orthopedic ASCs on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, more than 30 are in the Midwest. The full list of all ranked ASCs is here. Here are the top spine and orthopedic ASCs in the Midwest.…
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Zach Eflin, a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Dr. Meister completed a Tommy John surgery on Mr. Eflins’ right elbow, according to an April 8 news release from Major League Baseball. Mr. Eflin…
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System increased discharges by 70% across sites and reduced length of stay by 13 hours. Texas Oncology grew infusion volume by 16% without adding staff or chairs. The University of Kansas Health System raised OR utilization…
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GE Healthcare’s bkActiv intraoperative ultrasound system and Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS are now digitally integrated, according to an April 9 news release. The bkActiv system offers real-time visualization and can be used with Stealth AXiS for cranial procedures. It features an…
Northwell Health opened the Northwell Spine Institute at Lenox Hill in New York City, according to an April 9 news release. The $6.3 million facility is 11,500 square feet and brings togetherorthopedics, sports medicine, neurosurgery, and physical medicine and rehabilitation…
Here are five updates to know from orthopedic medtech giant Smith+Nephew from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s: