Author: Staff

Foot and ankle specialist Richard D. Ferkel, MD, of Los Angeles-based Southern California Orthopedic Institute will treat Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin's toe, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists CEO Michael Humphrey was named national practice executive of the year by the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives at the organization's annual meeting.

American Medical Response announced Angela Fiege, MD, of Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital is NASCAR's new safety team medical director.

Two orthopedic surgeons were among New Lenox, Ill.-based Silver Cross Hospital's recent medical staff appointments, according to The Herald News.

Orthopedic device manufacturer Xtant was named the Montana Ambassador Business of the Year.

American Sports Medicine Institute Chairman James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, announced the Inaugural Sports Medicine Conference for Sports Agents.

Many physicians hope HHS Sec. Tom Price, MD, will help small practices benefit from potential changes to MACRA, according to a report by The Hill.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, will offer a second opinion on an Arizona Diamondbacks' elbow pain, according to dbacks.com.

Lone Tree, Colo.-based Sky Ridge Medical Center acquired the state's first Mazor X system.

Medtronic launched the new installment of its StealthStation technology.