Orthopedic

Cortisone is a viable tool in reducing inflammation and alleviating pain, but it impedes the healing process. Researchers are utilizing stem cells and other treatment methods to replace cortisone, according to the Huffington Post.

Daniel Ivankovich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, was named a 2015 CNN Hero.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons honored the South Dakota State Orthopedic Society with the 2015 State Orthopaedic Achievement Award, according to an AAOS Now report.

A study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery examines patient satisfaction for outpatient orthopedic services and documented which factors were associated with patient satisfaction scores.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Wake Orthopaedics added Sarat Ganga, MD, according to the Garner Cleveland Record.

Eric Heim, MD, a hand surgery specialist and orthopedic surgeon, is joining the orthopedic surgery group at Cooper Clinic in Arkansas, according to The City Wire.

Robert L. Patz, MD, was named president of the Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association, according to an AAOS Now report.

Kevin B. Shrock, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise including arthroscopic and complex reconstruction of the shoulder and knee, trauma and fracture care. Dr. Shrock uses minimally invasive techniques and technologies including knee cartilage restoration and transplantation, partial and…

Patients undergoing hip replacement procedures should consider outpatient surgery as their primary option, according to News 8.

Matthew E. Levy, MD, was named president of the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland Northern Ohio, according to a Cleveland Jewish News report.