I have previously written about the birthplace of modern ortho in Warsaw, or Why Warsaw? here.
Today, let's dive into the #2 birthplace of modern ortho and how it came to be.
Memphis, Tennessee, has emerged as an unlikely but powerhouse hub in the history of orthopedics and orthopedic medical devices—often called the "second largest" such cluster in the U.S. after Warsaw, Indiana—thanks to a potent combination of world-class clinical expertise, pioneering surgeons, entrepreneurial talent, and logistics advantages (like FedEx hub proximity).
Below is a deeper, researched chronological story,...
