Orthopedic

A study led by Andrew Wickline, MD, of New Hartford, N.Y.-based Genesee Orthopedics recently explored whether an expanded 90-day multimodal protocol after total hip replacement could significantly reduce or lead to opioid-free recovery, with minimal physical therapy.

Orthopedic surgeon Richard Goding, MD, has joined the surgical team at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, according to the Carroll Times Herald.

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week:

Three individuals retiring from orthopedic practice and/or leadership roles:

Ed White, MD, is retiring at the end of August after a 35-year career in orthopedic surgery, according to the Boothbay Register.

The effects of the pandemic and subsequent elective surgery bans across the U.S. highlighted the need for flexibility and practice models and the advantages of economies of scale.

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Lisa Cannada, MD, has joined Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., bringing more than 20 years of experience to the team at the level 3 trauma center.

Flagstaff (Ariz.) Bone & Joint is adding a foot and ankle surgeon to its team.

Scott Heithoff, DO, is now offering anterior hip replacement for select patients at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron (Mich.).

Cleveland Clinic has teamed with AcelRx Pharmaceuticals to study the effects of DSUVIA, a synthetic opioid tablet, on patients recovering from orthopedic surgery.