Culture isn’t built overnight, it takes ongoing commitment from every individual to obtain the beneficial outcomes and culture that organizations pursue. Programs rewarding excellence, reinforcing ...

Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Ore., has expanded its orthopedic program by adding two surgeons, according to an Oct. 17 report from The Observer.  Tim Neuschwander, MD, and Gregory Irvine, ...

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed elbow surgery on Carlos Rodón, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles.  The procedure was to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur in Mr.

Jin Moon, MD, according to an Oct. 17 news release Dr. Moon has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches, and he treats conditions including brain and spine tumors, herniated discs and ...

What deems a spine surgery as “unnecessary” goes beyond just coding data alone, and the definition of ‘low-value’ care needs to be assessed by physicians first, some spine surgeons say. Five surgeons ...

From FDA approvals to new studies, here are X updates on two-level disc replacement to know, as reported by Becker’s since May 29: ...

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has selected Charles Nelson, MD, as its next president. Dr. Nelson is chief of adult reconstruction surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System ...

EmergeOrtho has added Ruben Torrez, MD, to its Triad Region staff.  Dr. Torrez is a sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related ...

As the government shutdown rolls into its second week, some physicians are feeling its impact in their daily work. Spine surgeon Katherine Wagner, MD, of Ventura (Calif.) Neurosurgery, spoke about the ...

Chris Ahmad, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Anthony Volpe, the shortstop for the New York Yankees on Oct. 14.  The procedure was to repair a partially torn labrum in Mr. Volpe’s left shoulder, ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported more than 53,000 procedures in its 2025 “Shoulder & Elbow Registry” annual report — a 47% increase in submissions compared to last year. The ...

Warrenton, Va.-based Fauquier Health has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The program identifies hospitals and health ...