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James Andrews, MD, will perform elbow surgery on Washington Nationals' Aaron Barrett, according to a MASN Sports report.

The University of Washington in Seattle is investigating Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, co-chairman of the NFL's Head, Neck and Spine Committee, according to an ESPN report.

A new study, published in The BMJ, examined exercise therapy to determine if it is superior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for patients with degenerative meniscal tears.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.

MicroPort Orthopaedics has voluntarily recalled one of the components in its ADVANCE knee replacement system, according to Lexology.

Professional soccer player Emrah Klimenta underwent ACL surgery at UC Davis Health System's Outpatient Surgery Center in Sacramento, according to USL.

David Altchek, MD, is scheduled to perform elbow surgery on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood, according to the Seattle Times.

Here are 18 orthopedic surgeons who recently joined new practices, hospitals and health systems.

Houston Methodist St. John Hospital will provide Pasadena (Texas) Independent School District's athletes and coaches sports medicine services and financial awards for students, according to The Pasadena Citizen.

Bryan Kelly, MD, performed hip surgery on Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, according to a Cincinnati.com report.