Orthopedic

Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill., has recruited Richard Morgan, MD, as medical director of its orthopedics program, according to a July 9 report by The Southern Illinoisan.

Westerville-based Orthopedic One, the largest orthopedic practice in Central Ohio, was approved for one of the region's largest Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to Columbus Business Journal.

Nine out of the top 10 hip and knee replacement surgeons with the best value outcomes in New York City practice with Hospital for Special Surgery, according to a Dexur report published July 10.

Daphne, Ala.-based Baldwin Bone & Joint has added orthopedic surgeon William Park, MD, to its surgical staff, according to a July 9 news release.

Here are five orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conducted several surveys to understand how COVID-19 affected the musculoskeletal health system and to support members as they resume elective surgeries.

Cynthia Kelly, MD, performed a complex surgery to remove a rare bone cancer in a patient's leg, according to a July 8 CBS Denver report.

Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Murray, MD, has been selected for the 2020 Maine Athletic Trainer Association Service Award, the Portland Press Herald reports.

Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic and Multi-Specialty Surgery agreed to resolve allegations that it made improper payments in exchange for patient referrals over a 12-year period, the Department of Justice announced July 8.

Seth Yarboro, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Va.