Orthopedic surgeon Levi Harrison, MD, has seen an increase in patients with a form of carpal tunnel that he refers to as "selfie wrist," according to ABC 7 News Los Angeles. By Jackie Drees - 12/20/18

Although Clostridium difficile infection is rare after revision total knee arthroplasty, it is associated with longer length of stay, greater costs and higher in-hospital mortality, according to a study in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. By Shayna Korol - 12/20/18

Montana Sen. Al Olszewski, R-Kalispell, MD, will introduce a bill focused on reducing prescription drug costs in Montana to the state's senate in 2019, Great Falls Tribune reports. By Jackie Drees - 12/20/18

Wael Barsoum, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. By Jackie Drees - 12/20/18

Kyri Ioannou, regional vice president of The Medicus Firm, discusses key trends in orthopedics for 2019. By Laura Dyrda - 12/20/18

Derby, Conn.-based Griffin Hospital orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, led a free discussion on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery Dec. 19, according to the CT Post. By Jackie Drees - 12/19/18

Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital's Adam Bright, MD, teamed up with Operation Walk USA to provide a patient with free knee replacement surgery, according to the Herald Tribune. By Jackie Drees - 12/19/18

Technology has driven rapid change across almost every industry, and healthcare is no exception. Online search engines have cast a wide net of accessibility to information, and consumers have been conditioned to expect instant gratification. Because of this, marketing has become essential for providers, helping organizations like orthopedic practices generate more recognition and bring in more clients. By Jackie Drees - 12/19/18

Justin Barad, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Osso VR, a surgical training technology company that recently launched its first pediatric orthopedic procedure module in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. By Shayna Korol - 12/19/18

Here are 15 orthopedic surgeons making headlines. By Jackie Drees - 12/19/18

William Bragg, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, Calif. By Jackie Drees - 12/19/18

Jason Weisstein, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence in Colorado Springs and medical director of orthopedics at Modernizing Medicine discusses the biggest challenges and opportunities in orthopedics today. By Laura Dyrda - 12/19/18

Surgical training technology company Osso VR launched its first pediatric orthopedic procedure module in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. By Shayna Korol - 12/18/18

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Patrick J. Maloney, MD, is now offering minimally invasive bunion surgery. By Shayna Korol - 12/18/18

Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Comprehensive Care Clinics welcomed orthopedic surgeon Nathan Richardson, MD, according to the Post Register. By Jackie Drees - 12/18/18

Allison Paige Whittle, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in Germantown, Tenn. By Jackie Drees - 12/18/18

Harpreet S. Bawa, MD, joined Van Nuys-based Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Bawa will practice at the group's Thousand Oaks, Calif., location, the VC Star reports. By Shayna Korol - 12/17/18

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Christian A. Guier, MD, joined the Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara (Calif.), according to Noozhawk.com. By Shayna Korol - 12/17/18

Orthopedic surgeon Stephen Bannar, MD, died, Tahoe Daily Tribune reports. By Jackie Drees - 12/17/18

Caribou, Maine-based Pines Health Services orthopedic surgeon Robert Bassett, MD, received hand surgery subspecialty recertification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, according to The County. By Jackie Drees - 12/17/18