Orthopedic

Kingsport, Tenn.-based Wellmont Health Systems has graduated the first class from its new orthopedic residency program, reports the Bristol Herald Courier.

Innovations in science are showing how cannabinoids can be utilized to improve orthopedic joint, tendon, bone and connective tissue health.

Brian Cohen, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Adena Health System Center in Chilicothe, Ohio, is one of the highest-paid physicians at a U.S. nonprofit or public hospital, according to Dispatch.com.

Saechin Kim, MD, PhD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers, Mass. Dr. Kim also serves as a clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical…

The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society named new officers for this year, according to AAOS Now.

Michael Carter, MD, is retiring after more than 20 years of practice, according to a Wilmington Biz report.

Phoenix-based The Center for Orthopedic Reconstruction and Excellence, or The CORE Institute, opens in Jenks, Okla., next month, according to a Public Radio Tulsa report.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is helping children and teens recovering from injuries or disorders that have hindered their motor skills through the use of Esko Bionics' patented technology.

McPherson Beall, MD, is a hand, wrist and elbow specialist with Portland, Ore.-based Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists. Dr. McPherson believes a patient's unique goals, social circumstances and challenges are the greatest factor in determining the right treatment approach.

The interspinous device coflex was developed to help patients with back pain recover faster, allowing patients to get back to their lives.