Orthopedics

Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, who underwent a double cartilage transplant in March 2023, met the family of the meniscus donor, according to an April 9 report from WGN9.  Mr. Ball met with the parents of Alex Reinhardt, a 20-year-old football player…

Here are five notes on orthopedic surgeon compensation to know: 1. The average annual wage for orthopedic surgeons, not including pediatrics, in the U.S. is $365,060, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is as of May…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened two locations in Paramus and Mahwah, N.J. HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center is 7,700 square feet and focuses on hip and knee, spine, foot and ankle and upper extremity care,  according to an April…

Alfred Bonati, MD, founder of Hudson, Fla.-based Bonati Spine Institute, filed for Chapter 11 protection, the Tampa Bay Times reported April 7. Bankruptcy proceedings also were initiated for Gulf Coast Orthopedic Center, the practice’s business arm, and affiliate All American Holdings, the…

As payer denials and prior authorization hurdles continue to rise, orthopedic surgeons continue to face pressures to getting paid.  Two surgeons connected with Becker’s to share the biggest reimbursement challenges they are currently facing.  Question: What is your biggest obstacle to getting…

Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass., have created an algorithm to predict total knee replacement outcomes in patients five years post-surgery.  The study, co-authored by orthopedic specialists David Ayers, MD, Hua Zheng, PhD, Mohamed Yousef, MD, PhD, and Wenyun…

Orthopedic surgeons see higher average wages in outpatient care centers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data, as of May 2024, provides the annual mean wage for orthopedic surgeons, except those in pediatrics, in five…

Globus Medial completed its acquisition of Nevero, a spinal cord stimulator company, according to an April 3 news release. The acquisition expands Globus Medical’s reach in the musculoskeletal market and the opportunity to add to its product portfolio.  The deal…

Investment firm Viscogliosi Brothers completed its acquisition of Stryker’s U.S. spine business, according to an April 1 news release. The business will operate as VB Spine, and Marc, John and Anthony Viscogliosi are serving as co-CEOs. Stryker’s Mako Spine and Copilot are…

Every orthopedic surgery residency program in the U.S. filled all of its slots for 2025, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program released March 21.  Just seven states, Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, lack orthopedic residency…