Orthopedic

Sommer Hammoud, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at the Rothman Institute, a practice with 23 office locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She specializes in sports medicine, with a special interest in the treatment of sports-related injuries of the female…

Physicians from Baltimore-based John Hopkins Medicine conducted a study on the use of antibiotic-releasing nanofibers on prosthetic joints in mice, Science Daily reports.

Kokomo, Ind.-based Community Howard Regional Health opened its new Center for Joint Health, the Kokomo Herald reports.

Coal Township, Pa.-based Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital added Hemil Maniar, MD, to its staff, the Daily Item reports.

Col. Anthony Johnson, MD, will be the guest of honor at the first annual "Ride N' Raise: MORE Veteran Mobility — Service for your Service," according to Scottsdale Independent.

Haverhill, Mass.-based Associates in Orthopedics added Xavier Simcock, MD, to its staff, the Eagle Tribune reports.

Dean Fochios, MD, joined the staff of the Rockford (Ill.) Health Physicians, The Journal Standard reports.

Adam E. Cabalo, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, a practice based in Medford. He specializes in the treatment of orthopedic trauma.

Here are seven orthopedic surgeons who were recently recognized for their professional contributions.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals added orthopedic surgeon H. Kurtis Biggs, DO, to its upcoming Leading Physicians of the World publication.