In the last year, spine and orthopedic practices have turned to consolidation and aligning with management services organizations to keep up with the shifting healthcare landscape. For patients, outpatient surgeries and forgoing hospital stays have become favorable, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since December, donors have given large contributions to support spine and orthopedic projects.

Albuquerque-based New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates hired four physicians, Albuquerque Journal reported Jan. 15.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based 7 Springs Orthopedics acquired Hendersonville, Tenn.-based Sport Ortho Urgent Care.

Robert Pettit, MD, will lead Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine's upcoming office in Fort Thomas, Ky., Fort Thomas Matters reported Jan. 12.

Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic added Stryker's Mako Smart Robotics system, the clinic said Jan. 12. 

Dallas-based Novum Orthopedic Partners formed a new orthopedic management platform, partnering with three practices. 

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has completed six partnerships since its inception, and many of its practices have added surgeons and plan hires, according to a Jan. 12 news release.

OrthoIdaho was acquired by the Portneuf Medical Group, both in Pocatello.

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A musculoskeletal management company and an investment adviser have partnered to expand the outpatient model behind Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center.

IMAC Holdings, a regenerative and rehabilitative orthopedic provider, relocated a clinic in Webster Groves, Mo., according to a news release.

OrthoBethesda (Md.) has partnered with Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Washington, D.C., to form a 27-physician group.

Elgin-based OrthoIllinois has promoted Anthony Brown to CEO, according to a Jan. 7 news release shared with Becker's.

In the first week of 2022, orthopedic practices were quick to ink partnerships and mergers.

Princeton (N.J.) Orthopaedic Associates renewed its lease for its space in a medical building and has plans to expand its footprint, ROI-NJ reported Jan. 6.

Barrington (Ill.) Orthopedics launched ClinicalBox's PrecisionAuth tool at its locations.

Becker's Spine Review in November listed 16 orthopedic practices in the U.S. with 70 or more physicians on staff. Here are the totals of spine specialists who are with each practice:

More orthopedic practice leaders are leveraging data analytics with respect to patient care. 

More than 20 orthopedic practice mergers, acquisitions and partnerships were sealed since the beginning of 2021. Here is a state-by-state breakdown: