Business of Orthopedics News

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has appointed Lori Shoaf, JD, MA, as vice president of the office of government relations, according to a press release.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced a call for proposals for its Inspiring Diversity, Equity and Access Grant Program.

According to published results, the presence of financial conflicts of interest and industry funding in lower extremity arthroplasty research was associated with favorable conclusions for new technologies.

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”

The number one financial goal for most physicians is getting to a comfortable retirement on their own timeline and with the lifestyle they want.

Ortho Development Corporation announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Trivicta hip system, according to a company press release.

Bioretec Ltd. received FDA breakthrough device designation for its RemeOs spinal interbody cage for use during intervertebral body fusion in the cervical spine, according to a press release.

Patients who received a preoperative medical evaluation at a perioperative medical clinic within 30 days of total joint arthroplasty had decreased length of stay with no effect on patient-reported outcomes, according to published data.

According to published results, industry payment distributions may be skewed by the 0.1% of physicians in each specialty who were paid more than $1 million from 2013 to 2022.

Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty.