Hospital for Special Surgery honored Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus Thomas Sculco, MD, with its lifetime achievement award.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Nick Burdi consulted John Steubs, MD, before deciding to undergo UCL repair.
Steven Shin, MD, performed surgery on Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Star Mike Trout after he injured his left thumb sliding into second base.
Michael Janssen, DO, founder of Denver-based Center for Spine & Orthopedics, performed total disc replacement on offshore powerboat racer Rusty Rahm.
Tulane University named Mary Mulcahey, MD, director of the women’s sports medicine program at the Tulane Institute for Sports Medicine.
Norris & Blessing Orthopaedics and Spine welcomed Brian Woebkenberg, MD.
Mid America Orthopaedic Association named the following eight orthopedists to its board:
• President: C. Lowry Barnes, MD
• First vice president: Robert F. McLain, MD
• Second vice president: Matthew A. Mormino, MD
• Treasurer: Erik T. Otterberg, MD
• Member at large: Rafael J. Sierra, MD
• 2018 Program Committee Chair: Ryan Nunley, MD
• Membership Committee Chair: Vani J. Sabesan, MD
• Education Committee Chair: Lisa K. Cannada, MD
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