Las Vegas-based Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine has tapped Michael Rose as its new director of operations, according to a Jan. 12 report from Nevada Business.

No one individual can alter the economy, but there are many avenues one can take to help weather the effects of the changing economic landscape. 

From the dwindling number of anesthesiologists in the field to the dramatic growth of sports medicine, here are three forces shaping the orthopedic industry.

Earlier this week, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health announced plans to acquire Paducah-based Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, but now, community members are raising concerns, according to a Jan. 11 report from NBC affiliate WPSD. 

Henry Schein is taking another step into orthopedics with a strategic relationship with Extremity Medical.

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health cut the ribbon on its orthopedic hospital, the Longview News-Journal reported Jan. 11.

DocSpera has partnered with Brainlab to optimize inventory management workflows, according to a Jan. 11 news release.

Press Ganey has announced the winners of its 2023 patient experience Pinnacle of Excellence award, which recognizes systems that consistently maintain high levels of excellence in patient care. 

Kalman Blumberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, has joined Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group's team of over 130 physicians. 

Here is a snapshot of the orthopedic workforce in five numbers:

Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge. 

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic debuted Stryker's Blueprint Mixed Reality guidance system for shoulder replacements in the U.S., the devicemaker said Jan. 10.

Elkins, W.Va.-based Tygart Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Davis Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, according to a Jan. 9 report from My Buckhannon. 

A Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based medical office building housing Northwell Health’s Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group has sold for $6.3 million, according to a Jan. 9 report from Long Island Business News. 

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Rams, an NFL team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the city's MLB franchise. He also serves as an orthopedic consultant to two NHL teams — the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks — as well as the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers.

Fresno, Calif.-based Sierra Pacific Orthopedics has added new practice member Anirudh Sharma, MD, a family medicine and orthopedic trauma specialist, to its team. 

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to be the most popular sports team in America in 2024, according to data from online gaming site Lucky Gambler. 

Iowa is the cheapest state for a sports medicine visit, while Alaska is the most expensive, according to recent data from insurance company Sidecar Health.

The most common orthopedic procedure performed in 2023 was a drainage/injection into a joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance, according to October data from Definitive Healthcare, which will cost patients an average of $55 to $75. 

A Missouri jury has sided with St. Louis-based Orthopedic Specialists and orthopedic surgeon Kevin Rutz, MD, in a malpractice lawsuit brought by a former patient, according to a Jan. 5 report from Missouri Lawyers Media.