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St. Louis orthopedic surgeon among 1st region in to perform cementless partial knee replacement

1 day ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Gregory Nelson, MD, a physician at Orthopedic Associates in St. Louis, has become one of the first surgeons in the region to perform an Oxford cementless partial knee replacement. Partial knee replacements can help alleviate pain for patients who only experience arthritis in one part of the knee, according to a June 5 news release sent to Becker's. The new procedure allows for bone preservation, and is a minimally invasive option with greater durability than other implants.
Orthopedic surgeon speaker spotlight: Dr. Bus Tarbox

1 day ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Bus Tarbox, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic sports medicine at Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group. Throughout his career, he has treated athletes and teams across Missouri. He trained in general surgery before going on to complete an orthopedic residency. He first joined Columbia Orthopaedic in 2001, specializing in arthroscopic surgical approaches to the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle.
Key pieces of advice for orthopedic up-and-comers

1 day ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

As a new generation of orthopedic surgeons prepares to join the workforce, Becker's connected with three seasoned professionals to discuss what advice they would give for residents just starting out in the field. Ask Orthopedic Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to orthopedic surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. Becker's invites all orthopedic surgeon and specialist responses.
Spineart launches anterior cervical cage

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Spineart has a secured anterior cervical cage, the Scarlet AC-Ti, in the U.S. Scarlet earned FDA clearance in May 2024, and has been evaluated in several clinical trials, according to a June 5 news release. Zakhria Belasher, MD, a surgeon at Insight Surgical Hospital in Warren, Mich., has implanted more than 50 Scarlet AC-Ti devices so far.
Corin undergoes 1st clinical use of Apollo for total hip arthroplasty

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Orthopedic innovator Corin has completed the first total hip arthroplasty cases using the ApolloHipX, a new application for the Apollo platform. The device is the first total hip arthroplasty solution that combines dynamic, 3D preoperative planning with real-time intraoperative assessment from standard fluoroscopy, according to a June 5 news release. This device allows surgeons to create a more personalized plan for patients.
Orthopedic surgeon speaker spotlight: Dr. Theresa Pazionis

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Theresa Pazionis, MD, is an orthopedic and spine surgeon and an assistant professor of orthopedics and sports medicine at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. When Dr. Pazionis joined Temple University Hospital as a spine surgeon in March 2024, she became the first and only female spine surgeon in Temple's history. She joined the system at just 38 years old, after starting college at the age of 13, where she specialized in both orthopedics and spinal oncology.
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center's major merger: 6 things to know

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Jackson-based Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center said it plans to add Oxford (Miss.) Ortho & Sports Medicine and the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi in Tupelo under its brand on Aug. 4. The new partnership, detailed in a June 3 news release, will form the largest network of orthopedic specialists in the state.
UFC champion undergoes 9-hour spine surgery at MountainView Hospital

2 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Frank Mir, a two-time UFC heavyweight champion, is recovering from spine surgery at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, according to a June 4 report from NBC affiliate News 3 Las Vegas. Earlier in 2025, Mr. Mir lost feeling in his legs due to a spinal injury. He then underwent an emergency 9-hour procedure, afterward relearning how to walk, sit and get in and out of a car. Mr. Mir has been working with a physical therapy team at MountainView, and is currently completing rehabilitation.
Physician-owned orthopedic clinic breaks ground in Wisconsin

3 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Physician-owned Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists has broken ground on a new clinic in Oshkosh, Wis., according to a June 4 report from CBS affiliate . The new facility is expected to open in 2026, and will provide orthopedic urgent care and same-day appointments for fractures, sprains and other orthopedic-related injuries. The same-day model will help patients to avoid costly emergency room visits, according to the report.
Orthopedic conditions rise among high-cost health claims: Report

3 days ago | beckersspine.com | Claire Wallace

Orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions have surged on SunLife's list of high-cost medical claims for 2025, according to the independent stop-loss provider's 13th annual high-cost claims and injectable-drug trend analysis. The provider also said million-dollar stop-loss claims are on the rise overall, increasing by 29% this year, when looking at claims-per-million-covered employees, and are up 61% over the past four years.