Orthopedic

Orthopedic surgeon David Cashen, MD, has received Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) Medical Center's Patients' Choice Award, according to an Aug. 4 news release.

Eleven orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians joined new practices or received new appointments in July:

Orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD, has called for a reform of the U.S. healthcare system, which he described as a "bureaucratic nightmare" in his book, 'Healthcare from the Trenches,' Miami's Community Newspapers reports.

Following is a list of 19 orthopedic surgeons who have accepted new leadership roles this year:

Ted Parsons, MD, has been appointed president of the American Orthopaedic Association, according to an Aug. 4 news release.

Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown has added Paul Sensiba, MD, and Daniel Hebert, MD, to its orthopedic surgical staff, Lewiston News-Argus reported July 31.

Orthopedic surgeon Max Seiter, MD, will join Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Vail, Colo., in September, Summit Daily reports.

U.S. News & World Report recently released the 2020 Best Hospitals for orthopedics.

OrthoNOW recently updated its mobile app to offer improved convenience and efficiency to patients seeking orthopedic care, according to Alejandro Badia, MD, founder and CMO of the company.

Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Deren, MD, recently returned to work at Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic in Orlando (Fla.) after recovering from the novel coronavirus, NBC affiliate WESH 2 reports.