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Hospital for Special Surgery Physician Performs Tommy John Surgery on Former Phillies Pitcher

David Altcheck, MD, a physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, recently performed UCL reconstruction, or Tommy John surgery, on Jamie Moyer, a former left-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a hospital news release.

Study: Professional Pitchers With GIRD More Likely to Have Shoulder Injuries

Pitchers with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit seem to have a higher risk for shoulder injury and surgery, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Hospital for Special Surgery Physicians See Increased Shoulder Injuries Over the Holidays

The most common injuries around the holidays are soft-tissue shoulder injuries, such as tendonitis, labral tears and torn rotator cuffs, Hospital for Special Surgery physicians said in a Newswise report.

South Carolina Orthopedic Surgeon Teams With Emanuel Medical Center to Treat Small-Town Patients

Bill DeVault, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, S.C., is teaming up with Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, Ga., to bring orthopedic treatment and technology to smaller towns in the state, according to a Swainsboro News report.

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Anthony Romeo of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Anthony Romeo, MD, is a sports medicine, elbow and shoulder surgeon at Midwest Orthoapedics at Rush. In his practice, he uses arthroscopic techniques to treat conditions such as rotator cuff disease, shoulder instability and elbow stiffness. He is one of…

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Joins Michigan's Borgess Bone & Joint Institute

Mary Vajgrt, MD, a primary care sports medicine specialist, has joined the Borgess Bone & Joint Institute in Kalamazoo, Mich., according to a MD News report.

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. William G. Pujadas of Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute

William G. Pujadas, MD, is one of the founding partners of the Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute, where he continues to practice from the San Marco location. He is also a member of the Baptist Center for Joint Replacement at Baptist…

The Year Ahead: 9 Biggest Issues for Orthopedic Surgeons in 2011

Industry experts identify nine of the top concerns for orthopedic surgeons in 2011.

Study Examines Important Factors in Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Outcomes

Older patients and a longer duration of follow-up were associated with lower healing rates after double-row rotator cuff repair, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Physician: Hip Impingement Not Career-Ending for Athletes

Shane Nho, MD, a sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, was recently featured on a local ABC news report discussing treatment of hip impingement among young athletes, according to a practice news release.