Orthopedic

Orthopedic patients who made informed, patient-centered decisions had improved outcomes and satisfaction, according to a study in Medical Decision Making.

Shahan Yacoubian, MD, and Stephan Yacoubian, MD, both orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Surgery Specialists in Burbank, Calif., completed their first medical mission in Stepanakert, Artsakh, Asbarez Armenian News reports.

Sydney, Australia-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Boyle performed a pioneer joint replacement surgery on a young osteosarcoma patient, according to 9News.com.au.

Providence, R.I.-based University Surgical Associates oncologist Thomas Miner, MD, was inducted into the American College of Surgeons’ newly established Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.

William J. Hopkinson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill.

Alexandria, Minn.-based Heartland Orthopaedic Specialists welcomed orthopedic surgeons Emily Monroe, MD, and Aaron Balgaard, MD, Voice of Alexandria reports.

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Spartanburg (S.C.) Regional Healthcare System welcomed Charles Catron, MD, to its Spartanburg Regional Corporate Health – Spartanburg, Westside clinic.

F. Winston Gwathmey Jr., MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville.

Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine (Fla.) raised more than $24,000 for Investing in Kids, the direct support organization for the St. Johns County (Fla.) School District, The St. Augustine Record reports.