Orthopedic

Matthew Becker, a University of Akron (Ohio) polymer science professor, Houston Methodist Research Institute and Texas A&M University received funding to continue developing a biodegradable polymer implant, according to Ohio.com.

Orthofix shares dropped nearly 1.8 percent during the week of Oct. 5 to Oct. 9, according to Insider Trading Report.

Three Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance physicians earned board certification.

Janet Sybil Biermann, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Biermann also serves as a professor of orthopedic surgery at the university. Her research focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of soft…

Matthew Luckett, MD, joined Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System, according to a Chillicothe Gazette report.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Portsmouth, N.H., added Tyler Paton Welch, MD, according to a Seacoast Online report.

Luga Podesta, MD, joined St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y.

Here are 23 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week.

Carilion Clinic is building a new orthopedics institute in Roanoke, Va., according to WSLS10.

Jennifer Mulhern, DPM, has joined Hanover, Pa.-based Martin Foot and Ankle, according to an Evening Sun report.