Orthopedic

Robert R. Bell, MD, has joined Orthopedic Associates as its new hand and upper extremity surgeon.

A randomized clinical trial published in The Journal of Pain shows that surgery and manual physical therapies were similarly effective in improving pain and function for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

In a study conducted by the Patellomafemoral Foundation, researchers found many patients undergoing non-anatomic medial patellofemoral ligament reconstructions have an excellent clinical outcome not only at short-term at also long-term follow up.

Board-certified in orthopedics, Edward Ashman, MD, specializes in the surgical treatment of athletic injuries on the shoulder, knee and elbow. He serves as an assistant professor at The University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno. Dr. Ashman is affiliated…

Dominic J. Peters, MD, at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, Ohio, is offering an advanced anterior replacement surgery to patients.

Zachary Ritter, DPM, recently received the Rising Star Award from the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association, according to a Northcentral PA report.

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare plans for its new bone and joint center have been unveiled, according to Healthcare Design Magazine.

Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Joliet, Ill., conducted its annual Golf Outing and Euchre Tournament at Nettle Creek Country Club.

Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pa., has enhanced its orthopedic surgery program by introducing a new education component for the program.

A knee brace can be helpful and beneficial to a weak knee if worn properly, according to Philly.com.