Orthopedic surgeons often see patients with significant wound care issues that must be resolved before undergoing treatment for their orthopedic problems. Other times, patients are at risk for developing wounds as a result of orthopedic treatment.
Practice Management
Edwin Roeder, MD, part-time orthopedic surgeon at Ozarks Community Hospital in Springfield, Mo., will offer his services at the hospital's new OCH Evergreen Clinic, according to a News-Leader report.
The Hand and Wrist Institute in Beverly Hill, Calif., now offers virtual consultations.
MidAmerica Hand to Shoulder Clinic will open its fifth clinic, located in Mokena, Ill.
Orthopedic surgeon Garrick Cox has joined Montvale (N.J.) Health Associates to head up its new orthopedic trauma and sports medicine department, according to NorthJersey.com.
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The Orthopaedic Specialists of Springfield (Mo.) closed at the end of August and Mercy Hospital Springfield has purchased its former building, according to the News-Leader.
Chris Sambaziotis, MD, a hip and knee specialist, has joined Pro Sports Orthopedics and the medical staff of New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Mo., has added orthopedic surgeon Scott Hofer, DO, to Lake Regional Orthopedics, according to Lake News Online.
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Howard Epps, MD, has been appointed as academic medical director of orthopedics at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Mark Reis, MD, has joined Beaver Medical Group in Banning, Wa., at its Specialty Care Center as a general orthopedic surgeon, according to The Press-Enterprise.