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43 ORTHOPEDICS Dr. Scott Lynch sues Penn State for $50,000, alleges interference with medical decisions for athletes By Laura Dyrda S cott Lynch, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and former director of athletic medicine for Penn State, sued the school and multiple officials, alleging they interfered with medical decisions and then retaliated against him after he reported it, ac- cording to Onward State. Three things to know: 1. In the lawsuit, Dr. Lynch claims Penn State football head coach James Franklin interfered with the team physicians with regards to treatment and return-to- play decisions. 2. Dr. Lynch claims he was removed from his posi- tion as director of athletic medicine and a team orthopedic surgeon after reporting the interference. Interim Dean of Penn State College of Medicine Kevin Black, MD, allegedly stated Dr. Lynch was replaced because the school wanted to bring on an orthopedic surgeon who lived in State College, Pa., whereas Dr. Lynch lived in Hershey, Pa. 3. In his lawsuit, Dr. Lynch seeks $50,000 in dam- ages, according to the report. n Orthopedic market share projections: Top 5 companies in 2024 By Laura Dyrda S tatista released a report projecting the top companies that will have the most orthopedic medical technology market share in 2024. The top five companies include: 1. Johnson & Johnson: 21.8 percent 2. Zimmer Biomet: 18.8 percent 3. Stryker: 18 percent 4. Medtronic: 8 percent 5. Arthrex: 6 percent Statista also calculated market share for 2017 and found that three of the top five companies — Johnson & Johnson, Zimmer Biomet and Medtronic — are expected to lose market share during the seven-year period examined. Stryker is expected to gain 1.7 percent market share. Stryker acquired K2M last year, improving its spine business line. Medtronic has also made key acquisitions since the report was last updated in October 2018, including the purchase of Titan Spine for an undisclosed sum in June. Titan Spine is a surface technology company focused on minimally invasive spine devices. n Emory building musculoskeletal institute with surgery center — 3 details By Angie Stewart A tlanta-based Emory Healthcare is breaking ground on a musculoskeletal institute Oct. 4, according to Structor Group. Structor Group is working on construction through a joint ven- ture with Brasfield & Gorrie. Three details: 1. Emory Musculoskeletal Institute in Brookhaven, Ga., will contain 180,000 square feet of space. 2. With 72 exam rooms, six operating rooms and four proce- dure rooms, the building will house a surgery center, office space, a research facility and a conference center. 3. The facility will provide orthopedic and spine care, physical therapy and imaging services. n Orthopedic, spine practice plans to open 3 Arizona offices — 3 details By Angie Stewart T he Less Institute — a Hollywood, Fla.-based practice offering neurosurgery, spine and orthopedic services — plans to open three offices in Arizona, according to Marketing Director Esther Rodriguez. Three details: 1. The marketing team is in the process of setting up offices and securing surgery center space in Arizona. 2. The Less Institute currently has founded in Florida, as well as one location in New Jersey and one in Jamaica. 3. It was founded by orthopedic and spine surgeon Kingsley R. Chin, MD. n