Orthopedic

The physicians and staff members of Casper, Wyo.-based Casper Orthopedics established the Jerry Behrens Foundation to honor the accomplishments and service of Jerome A. Behrens, MD.

A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma found that high volume arthroplasty centers show lower mortality and complication rates than lower-volume centers.

A study in American Journal of Sports Medicine investigated the likelihood of subsequent anterior cruciate ligament injury for patients who underwent ACL reconstruction at a young age.

Randy W. Viola, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Clinic, a practice with three locations in Colorado. He specializes in the treatment of hand, elbow and wrist conditions, with a special interest in orthopedic trauma.

Brent F. Milner, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Sheridan Orthopaedic Associates, a practice in Sheridan, Wyo. His clinical interests include the treatment of shoulder, hand and sports-related conditions.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.

Orthopedic surgeons Keith A. Jarbo, MD, and Kenneth J. Schmidt, MD, both joined Phoenix-based OrthoArizona.

Jonathan D. Main, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Comprehensive Orthopaedics, a practice based in Kenosha, Wis. He specializes in the treatment of knee, shoulder and sports-related conditions.

Jack Steel, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Scott Orthopedic Center, a practice based in Huntington, W.Va. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine.

A study in the Journal of Arthroplasty found only 0.5 percent of total hip arthroplasty patients at a single surgery center needed follow-up care at a hospital.