Orthopedic

Washington University Orthopedics in Chesterfield, Mo., welcomed Paul Lux, MD, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Here are six orthopedic surgeons who recently made headlines for their dedication to community service.

Here are five orthopedic surgeons in the news this week.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health researchers are conducting an FDA-approved clinical trial, investigating whether fat-derived stem cells can be used to treat shoulder injuries.

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education has recognized the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for its continuing medical education programming.

Roger V. Ostrander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute. His clinical interests include sports medicine, rotator cuff repair and minimally invasive shoulder, knee and elbow surgery.

Francis John Hornicek, MD, PhD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His clinical interests focus on orthopedic oncology, including the treatment of patients of bone and soft tissue tumors.

A study in Journal of Arthroplasty investigated what risk factors are associated with complications following outpatient total joint arthroplasty.

A study in Foot & Ankle International compared outpatient and inpatient total ankle arthroplasty outcomes in regards to cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.-based Integrated Endoscopy tapped orthopedic surgeon David Bailie, MD, its chief medical officer and chair of the advisory board, according to Yahoo! Finance.