Over the past 33 years, much has changed in the field of sports medicine. One thing that has remained the same, however, is Greg Mathien's, MD, commitment to strong patient relationships and consistent quality care. 

Healthcare concierge Hall of Fame Health, partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has formed a new spine advisory board. 

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore earns $949,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based OrthoSC surgeon Justin Brothers, MD, has performed 1,000 robotic joint replacements using the DePuy Synthes Velys system.

Orthopedic and spine surgeons alike are finding that patients are growing increasingly frustrated with traditional insurance models. 

Here are seven orthopedic and spine devices and technologies that have recently received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 17:

In 2001, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine introduced the AOSSM Hall of Fame, which recognizes members of the sports medicine community who have made important contributions to the specialty. 

Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina plans to sell its physician therapy business to Atlanta-based PT Solutions Physical Therapy, NC Health News/Charlotte Ledger reported Jan. 17.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has acquired Raleigh, N.C.-based Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine, which has multiple locations in the area, according to a Jan. 15 report from Triangle Business Journal.

Enovis has named Davide Visentin as its new president of the international surgical business, according to a Jan. 17 report from Mass Device.

Newport News, Va.-based Orthopaedic & Spine Center made several major accomplishments in 2024, setting the practice up for a big 2025. 

The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, based in Los Angeles, is suing Cedars-Sinai, alleging the hospital schemed to appropriate its assets, reputation, patient base and intellectual property without compensation.

SurGenTec earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its OsteoFlo HydroFiber to be used as a stand-alone equivalent to autografts in spine surgeries.

The Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls, S.D., will close its doors after 20 years in order to relocate to Tea, S.D., according to a Jan. 15 report from Dakota News Now.

State College, Pa.-based Penn State Health has added Teresa Swenson as administrative vice president of musculoskeletal services.

Royal Biologics and Fair Winds Medical partnered to distribute spine and orthopedic biologics, according to a Jan. 16 news release.

Medcura, a hemostatic devicemaker, formed a Spinal Surgery Advisory Board, according to a Jan. 16 news release.

Christopher Dunleavy's career has taken him across the gamut of healthcare settings including  Boston-based Brigham Health, Dallas-based Baylor Health and USMD Holdings. Now he's at a unique stage as CFO of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

Here are five orthopedic and spine practices that have opened in the South, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 6:

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has performed the first orthopedic surgery at the new Orlando Health Lake Mary (Fla.) Hospital.