Author: Claire Wallace

Liam Bosch, MD, a joint replacement specialist and revision surgeon, will join Flagstaff Bone and Joint's Cottonwood (Ariz.) location in May, according to a May 2 report from the Arizona Daily Sun.

Naples, Fla.-based orthopedic surgeon James Ray, MD, died on April 24 at the age of 71, according to his May 1 obituary.

Former World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling star turned commentator Taz needs a double knee and double shoulder replacement, according to a May 1 report from Wrestle Zone.

Midland-based West Texas Orthopedics has become the first practice in the area to add Iovera treatment to assist in chronic knee pain and post-op pain control for patients undergoing total knee replacement, according to a May 1 report from MRT.com.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health have cut the ribbon on a $6.5 million sports medicine and sports performance training facility at the Erie (Pa.) Sports Center, according to a May 1 report from Erie News Now. 

Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has added endoscopic spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure. 

Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy has had a big year when it comes to expanding its footprint in the state. 

Los Angeles Angels player Mike Trout is set to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to an April 30 report from NBC Sports Chicago. 

Minnesota Timberwolves basketball coach Chris Finch is set to undergo knee surgery on May 1 to repair a ruptured right patellar tendon following a sideline collision at an April 28 game, according to an April 30 report from the StarTribune.

Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has promoted five physicians to new leadership roles effective immediately.