Orthopedic

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.

A study in Journal of Clinical Anesthesia found that chloroprocaine 3 prercent showed favorable outcomes compared to other local anesthetic choices.

Robert Tracy Ballock, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at the Beachwood, Ohio, office of the Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics, including the treatment of pediatric fractures and sports-related injuries.

A study in Journal of Arthroplasty found underweight patients are at risk for various complications following total joint arthroplasty.