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TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine expands Texas clinics

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Cameron Cortigiano

San Antonio-based TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is growing access to care through clinic expansions. The practice is increasing its physical footprint and adding dedicated podiatry equipment at its location in New Braunfels, Texas, to improve foot and ankle care, according to an April 21 news release. At its location in downtown San Antonio, TSAOG will begin operating a physician-led clinic.
Zimmer Biomet acquires Paragon 28

3 days ago | beckersspine.com | Cameron Cortigiano

Zimmer Biomet completed its acquisition of Paragon 28, a medical device company in the foot-and-ankle orthopedic sector. The transaction strengthens Zimmer's foot-and-ankle offerings, establishes a dedicated foot-and-ankle sales channel for Zimmer and expands the company's growth opportunities in ASCs, according to an April 28 Zimmer news release.
Iowa hospital 1st in state to use Stryker Mako 4 robot

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Charles City, Iowa-based Floyd County Medical Center has become the first hospital in the state to use Stryker's Mako 4 robot, according to an April 18 report from The first procedure was performed on April 9 by orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Clark, MD. Dr. Clark is also the only surgeon in the region using a Mako robot to perform direct anterior approach hip replacements.
Southcoast Health earns hip, knee replacement certification

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has earned a seal of approval from the Joint Commission for total hip and knee replacements, according to an April 18 report from NewBedfordGuide.com. The certification is awarded in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. To earn the honor, systems are evaluated on pre-surgical care, intraoperative, hospitalization or ASC admission, rehabilitation activities and follow-up visits.
Orthopedic surgeon pay in 26 states, adjusted for cost of living

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Carly Behm

Wisconsin has the highest hourly mean wage for physicians in the U.S., according to data published April 2 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Below are the mean hourly and annual wages for orthopedic surgeons, excluding pediatrics, in 26 states, according to May 2024 salary data from BLS. Becker's also calculated mean hourly wages, adjusted for each state's cost of living, using 2024 cost of living index data from the World Population Review.
Penn Medicine's $4.9M donation supports new orthoplastic surgery hub

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Carly Behm

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine launched the Wyss Orthoplastic Global Education and Innovation Hub at Penn after receiving a $4.9 million donation from the Wyss Medical Foundation. The money will fund research, create fellowships and establish a conference in orthoplastic surgery, according to an April 17 news release. The donation will be spread over five years, and Wyss Medical Foundation has now donated more than $11 million to Penn's orthopedic surgery program.
ACA's 'unintended consequences' are hurting spine care: Dr. Daniel Choi

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Carly Behm

Daniel Choi, MD, was a medical student when the Affordable Care Act was implemented, and 15 years later he said its long-term outcomes emphasize the importance of private practice. Dr. Choi, a private spine surgeon at Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., said he felt the intent of the ACA was good, but after 15 years he's worried about the subsequent mass consolidation across the U.S. healthcare system.
South Island Orthopedics adds sports medicine physician

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Cameron Cortigiano

South Island Orthopedics has added Munif Hussain, DO, to its staff. Dr. Hussain is a sports medicine physician with experience in nonsurgical musculoskeletal care and sports medicine, according to a news release shared with Becker's. Dr. Hussain specializes in ultrasound-guided procedures, and offers advanced therapies including platelet-rich plasma, prolotherapy, sclerotherapy, regenerative stem cell derivatives, hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections.
Sutter Health earns neuro residency accreditation

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Sutter Roseville (Calif.) Medical Center has earned accreditation for its new neurology residency program. The program, which was recently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, will be based out of Sutter's teaching hospital, according to an April 18 press release sent to Becker's. It will welcome its first class of 12 residents in July 2026.
Former UVA football captain rejoins university as orthopedic surgeon

6 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA's football team, will return to the Charlottesville, Va.-based university to complete his orthopedic residency in July, according to an April 18 report from CVille Right Now. Dr. Dolce will fill one of UVA's five residency slots, which 1,000 students applied for.