Orthopedics / TJR

Over the past 5 years, there has been a lot of discussion about "outpatient joint replacement."

A 15-year-old who had just had his first day of high school died after complications arose from an arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the Ventura County Star reported Aug. 28.

Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare's PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.

Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare's PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.

Here are four stories involving orthopedic surgeons Becker's has reported on since Aug. 4:

Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the U.S., according to Definitive Healthcare's PhysicianView, which includes data on more than 2 million physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the U.S.

Steven Shin, MD, performed wrist surgery on Alex Kirilloff of the MLB's Minnesota Twins, The Athletic reported Aug. 10.

Surgery Partners performed about 25,400 orthopedic procedures in the second quarter and four more orthopedic updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 3:

John Fernandez, MD, is performing hand surgery on Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, an All-Star player, at Midwest Orthopedics at RUSH, Oak Brook (Ill.) Surgery Center, the MLB reported Aug. 9.

Data from Medscape shows the 10 highest paying cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons.