Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are five orthopedic sports medicine surgeons who have operated on MLB players that Becker's has reported on since March 20:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock opened the UAMS Health Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock. 

Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam (Wis.) and Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin teamed up to expand access to orthopedic and sports medicine care at Marshfield Medical Center.

Below is a list of 10 sports medicine leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth. 

Michael Brunt, MD, in collaboration with Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, performed core muscle surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta. 

Medical device company Medtronic is planning to begin layoffs in an attempt to cut costs, according to an April 18 report by the Star Tribune.

Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined Holy Cross Health Orthopedic Institute in Oakland Park, Fla., according to an April 19 report by South Florida Hospital News. 

University of West Florida in Pensacola started construction on the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center. 

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute in Allentown, Pa., appointed Thomas Graham, MD, as its first physician in chief.

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy signed a 10-year sports medicine partnership extension with MLB's St. Louis Cardinals.