Orthopedic

A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines the cause of death following total knee and hip replacements in patients with osteoarthritis.

The Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Clinic opened in Bolivar, Mo., in April, according to Springfield News-Leader.

Kevin R. Stone, MD, of San Francisco-based The Stone Clinic, plans to teach at the Moscow International Osteotomy Congress later this month.

Missy Chamberland, MD, of Gunnison, Colo.-based Chamberland Orthopaedics, plans to retire later this month, according to Gunnison Country Times.

Scranton, Pa.-based Geisinger Community Medical Center welcomed orthopedic trauma surgeon Brian Campfield, MD, to its practice, according to Times Leader.

Christopher T. Behr, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at San Diego Orthopaedic Associates.

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons who made the news this week:

Orthopedic surgeon Scott T. Croft, MD, has joined Glasgow, Mont.-based Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, according to The Courier.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital's Center for Muscoskeletal Care is treating hip fracture patients quicker and more efficiently, according to The Register Citizen.

Domenic Scalamogna, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Cordele, Ga.-based Crisp Regional.