Here are 11 orthopedic surgeons in the news over the past week.
Orthopedic surgeon Brad S. Tolin, MD, of the San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, will lead a clinical trial including 245 patients at 40 clinical sites across the country examining the NeoCart tissue implanted designed for use in knee cartilage injuries.
The remainder of trust from late orthopedic surgeon Kathryn Cramer, MD, was donated to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, totaling more than $1.4 million to establish an endowed chair.
Sergio Martinez, DO, an orthopedic surgeon, opened his practice Orthopedic Surgery of Polk County in Lake Wales, Fla.
Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh named James Sferra, MD, director of the division of foot and ankle surgery.
Answorth Allen, MD, was tapped to perform knee surgery on New York Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony.
Orthopedic surgeons Neal ElAttrache, MD, Earl Brien, MD, and David Thordarson, MD, performed foot surgery on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen.
The National Athletic Trainers Association awarded Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush’s Charles Bush-Joseph, MD, honorary membership.
Stacie Grossfield, MD, partnered with personal trainer Cindy Geer to create a fitness program focused on young women.
James Andrews, MD, performed elbow surgery on Atlanta Braves pitcher Shae Simmons.