Business of Orthopedics News

C. Benjamin Ma, MD, has been appointed as chair of the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of California San Francisco, according to a press release.

Tyber Medical LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its novel distal radius plating system, according to a press release.

Bioventus Inc. has announced Robert Claypoole as its incoming president and CEO, effective Jan. 10, 2024, according to a press release.

Peer-to-peer telemedicine consultations may be a cost-effective triage strategy prior to ambulance transfer to the ED for pediatric patients with orthopedic trauma, according to published results.

ZimVie Inc. has announced FDA clearance of its Vital spinal fixation system and instruments for use with the spine and trauma navigation system from Brainlab, according to a press release.

ZKR Orthopedics Inc. has announced FDA breakthrough device designation of its LIFT implant for patients with late-stage cartilage degeneration and patellofemoral osteoarthritis, according to a press release.

A wide-reaching discussion has emerged in most major economic sectors surrounding the drivers of climate change and the opportunities to mitigate our negative impact on the planet.

As baby boomers age into their 70s and 80s, it is estimated that more than $84 trillion will pass down through inheritances to millennial and Generation X heirs before 2045.

There are many unique challenges in the current physician work environment. A broad view suggests physicians are living in a time when the collective human spirit is at an unprecedented all-time low for modern times.

Since the first orthopedic registry was developed in 1975, registry data have been used to identify implants and techniques with good outcomes and reduce revision rates, specifically in total joint arthroplasty.