Orthopedic

A study in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that patients who undergo upper extremity surgeries are being prescribed three times greater opioid medications than needed.

Michael J. Vener, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics, an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice based in Watertown, S.D. He specializes in adult reconstruction, shoulder and sports-related procedures.

David Brown, MD, joined Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska, according to Sit News.

Michael G. Fitzgerald, MD, is joining the hand, wrist and shoulder team of Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists, Syracuse.com reports.

Aaron Forbes, MD, will join the staff of Morristown, N.J.-based Tri-County Orthopedics.

Michael N. Bohan, MD, is a founding partner and orthopedic surgeon at Carolina Orthopaedics, a practice with office locations in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Myrtle Beach, S.C. He specializes in primary and complex revision joint replacement surgery of the hip…

Orthopedic surgeon Richard Illgen, MD, completed the first robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty at UW Health's The American Center in Madison, Wis.

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics presented Safet Hatic II, DO, and Chad Weber, DO, the Award of Fellow, according to Bluebag Media.

A study in Manual Therapy identified the factors that most affect patient satisfaction in orthopedic outpatient clinics.

Mercy Health Orthopedic Specialists added David Ajibade, MD, to its staff, the Journal Standard reports.