Orthopedic

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.

Here are eight orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.

James Hall, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Center, an orthopedic and neurosurgical center with 10 clinic locations throughout Oregon. Dr. Hall specializes in the treatment of hip and knee conditions.

Joseph Pellegrini, PhD, CRNA, has been elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Incline Village, Nev.-based Tahoe Forest Health System was awarded an Own the Bone Star Performer designation for its fracture and bone healthcare, the Sierra Sun reports.

Todd Olsen, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon at Olsen Orthopedics, a practice he founded in Oklahoma City. He specializes in the treatment of knee, shoulder and sports-related conditions.

A study presented at this year's American College of Surgeons clinical congress found that prescription of opiate painkillers after trauma injury did not lead to long-term opioid use.

Jay Pravin Shah, MD, is joining the International Association of HealthCare Professionals.

Orthopedic surgeon Matthew Cantlon, MD, is joining Greenwich, Conn.-based Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, the Greenwich Sentinel reports.