Orthopedic

Gregory Shankman, MD, a former orthopedic surgeon in New York, surrendered his medical license and was sentenced for pleading guilty to defrauding workers compensation of around $87,000, according to WorkersCompensation.com.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon J. Eric Gordon, MD, performed the first surgery with OrthoPediatrics' Pediatric Nailing Platform|FEMUR in St. Louis.

Biopharmaceutical company Kitov received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Consensi oral tablets for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain and hypertension.

Roderick Bruno, MD, joined Core Orthopedics at the Center for Orthopedics & Movement on the Exeter (N.H.) Hospital campus, Seacoastonline.com reports.

Mark D. Miller, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and professor at the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System.

Here are six orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices or took on new positions in May.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals inducted orthopedic surgeon Keith Ward Louden, MD.

Here are the top 10 must read Becker's Spine Review stories on orthopedic news from May.

Anchorage (Ala.) Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic hand and wrist surgeon Leslie Dean, MD, retired June 1 after 23 years of practice.

James Carson, MD, MPH, is an orthopedic surgeon at Houston-based Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital.