Orthopedic

Infection after total elbow arthroplasty among low-demand patients was seen as effective in treatments using resection arthroplasty, according to a study published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Joint Replacement Program Certifications.

Scott R. Murch, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Wausau.

St. Joseph, Mo.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center opened a walk-in clinic to help patients with minor orthopedic issues avoid long wait times at the ER, according to News-Press Now.com.

Aaron Omotola, MD, is part of Xavier University of Louisiana's 40 under 40 Class of 2015, according to River Bender.

In a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, researchers found conversion of ankle arthrodesis to total ankle arthroplasty improved function and offered pain relief to most patients at short-term follow-up.

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery granted Todd Curran, DO, recertification.

A study conducted by Robert D. Boutin, MD, and Robert M. Szabo, MD, aimed to find out whether or not knuckle cracking is bad for joints.

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Va., unveiled its new orthopedic center, according to a WHSV report.

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va., will open its new Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, according to The Roanoke Times.