Orthopedic

The Tifton, Ga.-based Tift Regional Joint Replacement & Spine Care Center has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement, according to the Tifton Gazette.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.

A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that preparation and injection technique are important considerations when determining the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma treatments.

Michael Miao, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Desert Orthopaedic Center, a practice with four offices throughout Nevada. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, cartilage transplantation and sports medicine.

A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that hip arthroscopy outcomes vary by age.

Laith Al-Shihabi, MD, joined Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin.

Heber C. Crockett, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at New West Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery, a practice based in Kearney, Neb. He specializes in the treatment of athletic injuries.

Leukocyte scintigraphy and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography may provide the most accurate imaging assessment of periprosthetic hip infection, according to a study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Ada, Okla.-based Mercy Hospital added six physicians to its staff including orthopedic surgeon M. Cody Curry, MD, the Ada News reports.

Michael Messina, MD, joined Valley Forge Orthopedics in Phoenixville, Pa., according to Phoenixville Patch.