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A 1995 study of Olympic athletes said more than 50 percent would take performance enhancing drugs that would kill them in five years, but let them win everything without getting caught before then. So what's so alluring about PEDs? 

St. Luke's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, of Duluth, Minn., staff recently welcomed David Ruta, MD, to its orthopedic and sports medicine staff. Here's what you need to know: 

The Doctors Company recently released a closed claims study examining medical malpractice claims against orthopedists. 

Southern California Orthopedic Institute's Mark Getelman, MD, was recently named one of the 2016 Champions in Healthcare-Specialist Physician by the Pacific Coast Business Times. 

Alex Diamond, DO, of Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Health, said there is a particular time in the day that is best for breaking athletic records, according to an ABC News report.

Obesity increases operative time for total hip arthroplasties, according to a Journal of Arthroplasty study.

Melvin Rosenwasser, MD, performed elbow surgery on New York Yankees' right-handed relief pitcher Conor Mullee, according to a Today's Knuckleball report.

Robert B. Anderson, MD, is slated to perform ankle surgery on Red Sox left-fielder Blake Swihart, according to a Mass Live report.

Cupping has been the buzz of the sports medicine world since the Olympics kicked off Aug. 5. 

Jared Bonecutter, PT, DPT, recently opened Podium, a physical therapy practice in Shelby, Ohio, the Richland Source reports.