Orthopedic

Oral opioids are not more effective in reducing pain than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for patients with knee osteoarthritis, based on a systematic review, according to Medscape.

The anterior approach for hip replacements allows a faster recovery with less pain, according to KPLC 7.

Texas Monthly named OrthoTexas' Mitchell Fagelman, MD, to its "Rising Stars" list, according to 7th Space.

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn., added orthopedic surgeon Robert M. Belniak, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Journal Inquirer report.

The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center, based in Milford, Pa., opened a new office location in Middletown, N.Y.

Michael Bronson, MD, is the chairman of orthopedics at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai St. Luke's, both located in New York. He previously served as the director of the joint replacement service at Mount Sinai. He is board-certified and…

Researchers from Hatanpää Hospital in Tampere, Finland, analyzed the effectiveness of surgery for patients with degenerative meniscus tears whose knees catch and lock, according to Medscape.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital relocates orthopedic outpatient care center — 4 notesCharlottesville, Va.-based Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital moved its outpatient orthopedic practice to Albemarle County (Va.), according to Newsplex.com.

A group of Cleveland orthopedic surgeons opened Regen Orthopedics, according to Cleveland Jewish News.

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth and Blue Hill (Maine) Memorial Hospital consolidated to expand their orthopedic services, according to The Ellsworth American.