Orthopedic

Charles N. Krome, DO, has joined the New Jersey-based practice Shore Orthopaedic University Associates, according to the Cape May County Herald.

Pamela Mehta, MD, has joined the Sacramento-based surgical hospitalist company Surgical Affiliates Management Group as the chief of orthopedic surgery, according to India West.

Here are 15 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.

Eric H. Gordon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at the Little Rock-based practice Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics. He specializes in arthroscopy and sports medicine, with an emphasis on treating knee and shoulder injuries.

The likelihood of an anterior cruciate ligament re-tear after reconstruction with a hamstring graft depends on age, graft size and sex, according to a study led by Duong Nguyen, MD.

Attila Poka, MD, has joined the Sandy, Utah-based medical device company CoNextions Medical as the chief medical officer.

The Petoskey-based hospital McLaren Northern Michigan has added Austin McPhilamy, MD, to its orthopedic team, according to the Petoskey News-Review.

David Weinstein, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who practices at the Colorado Springs-based orthopedic office of the Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence. He specializes in knee surgery, sports medicine and shoulder and elbow disorders.

Carl Wierks, MD, has been named a new partner at the Grand Rapids-based practice West Michigan Orthopaedics, according to the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

Two physicians are opening a new orthopedic practice in Miami, according to Miami's Community Newspapers.