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Orthopedics is entering a new era as surgeons navigate rapid advances in technology alongside evolving care models. From artificial intelligence to 3D printing and population health, physicians see transformative changes on the horizon. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…

The global spine community is remembering endoscopic spine leader Ralf Wagner, MD, who died, Eurospine announced in a Sept. 24 LinkedIn post.. In his career, Dr. Wagner, 52, was a key figure in advancing endoscopic techniques and trained surgeons in…

Here are five key headlines in spine and orthopedic robotics from the third quarter of 2025: 1. Zimmer Biomet has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company. 2. LEM Surgical, a robotics company for…

Fluoroscopy and standalone imaging are among technologies that are most likely  to be outdated in the next 10 years, spine surgeons say. Three surgeons discuss what’s headed out the door and the innovations that will take prominence. Note: Responses were…

Aspirus Northland Orthopedics, part of Aspirus Health, has added Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Van Gheem is an orthopedic surgeon with special interests in fracture management and total joint surgeries, according to a Sept. 24 news release…

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Zack Gelof, a second baseman for the Athletics.  The procedure was an anterior labral-capsule repair in Mr. Gelof’s left shoulder, according to a Sept. 24 report from espn.com. Mr. Gelof suffered the injury…

Henderson, N.C.-based UNC Health Pardee is expanding its orthopedic and sports medicine network with the addition of three surgeons: Shawn Bonsell, MD; Jack Graham, MD; and Charles Long, MD. Dr. Bonsell specializes in sports-related injuries, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder…

The cost of an outpatient orthopedic procedure depends on multiple variables beyond the surgeon’s fee, including site of service, implants, staffing and payer requirements. Outpatient orthopedic cases are expanding rapidly — in 2023, outpatient orthopedic procedure volume was 33 times…