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1st major US sports event cancelled due to coronavirus
The 2020 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., has been cancelled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, reports The New York Times. -
Illinois group opens orthopedic, sports medicine clinic with Dr. Scott Urch — 3 insights
Springfield, Ill.-based HSHS Medical Group opened an orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Greenville, Ill., The Telegraph reports. -
FIFA appoints former Liverpool head physician as medical director
FIFA, the global governing body of soccer, appointed sports medicine physician Dr. Andrew Massey as director of its medical department.
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4 orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes
Four orthopedic surgeons recently treated professional athletes: -
Alabama football hires Dr. Matt Rhea, former IU sports performance director
The Alabama Crimson Tide college football program onboarded Matt Rhea, PhD, as director of performance science on March 2, reports Sports Illustrated. -
Dr. Riley Williams III performs shoulder surgery on Nets' Kyrie Irving — 4 insights
Riley Williams III, MD, performed arthroscopic surgery on Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving March 3, the team reported. -
Dr. Robert Glatter to serve as network physician for US Soccer Federation
Emergency medicine Robert Glatter, MD, recently accepted a position as a network physician for the U.S. Soccer Federation.
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Dr. David Altchek to perform Tommy John on Yankees ace Luis Severino — 4 insights
David Altchek, MD, will repair the right elbow of New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino, MLB.com reports. -
Andrews Institute adds pain medicine specialist
Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine added interventional pain medicine specialist Brian Rosenberg, MD, to Andrews' clinics in Pensacola, Fla., and Milton, Fla. -
Rothman Orthopaedics, Cleveland Clinic & more: Orthopedic partnerships growing in $1B esports industry
A growing number of physicians are studying for orthopedic and overuse injuries in esports players, which recent data has shown them to be highly susceptible to. -
The American College of Sports Medicine partners with USA Weightlifting
USA Weightlifting is teaming with the American College of Sports Medicine to expand professional health and fitness opportunities for their organizations and members.
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North Dakota organization introduces sports medicine services
Tioga (N.D.) Medical Center added sports medicine services to its orthopedic offerings, JournalTrib.com reports. -
North Carolina university, health system partner in orthopedic, sports medicine initiative
Winston-Salem (N.C.) State University is partnering with Wake Forest Baptist Health to offer orthopedic and sports medicine care to student athletes, according to Triad Business Journal. -
4 pro sports teams partnering with orthopedic organizations
Here are four professional sports teams that partnered with orthopedic organizations in past month: -
Dr. Timothy Kremchek operates on Indians ace Mike Clevinger — 3 insights
Timothy Kremchek, MD, repaired a partially torn medial meniscus in the left knee of Cleveland Indians ace Mike Clevinger, The Athletic reports. -
Hospital for Special Surgery partners with XFL franchise
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery recently signed a multiyear deal with the New York Guardians of the XFL, reports ROI-NJ. -
6 sports medicine physicians on the move in January
Here are six sports medicine physicians who recently joined new practices or took on new positions in the past month: -
Pennsylvania hospital adds sports medicine specialist — 3 things to know
Thomas Sisk, MD, is joining Monongahela (Pa.) Valley Hospital and Mon-Vale Primary Care Practices, the Herald-Standard reports. -
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute partners with Philadelphia's 1st professional esports team
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute on Feb. 11 partnered with the Philadelphia Fusion — the city's first professional esports team. -
Orlando Magic gains approval for orthopedic, training facility
The Orlando City Council on Feb. 10 unanimously approved The Orlando Magic's plan to purchase land for a new practice facility that will feature an orthopedic center, according to the NBA.