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Here are 11 spine and orthopedic surgeons who performed surgery on professional athletes in 2020:

Pittsburgh-based UPMC recently led a team of researchers and clinicians to establish guidelines for a safe return to youth sports.

Bradford Currier, MD, performed spine surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins' forward Nick Bjugstad May 26, the team reported.

Jason Emmenderfer is the new director of orthopedics and sports medicine at Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based SoutheastHealth, according to local CBS affiliate KFVS-TV.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center moved its clinic in Gardendale, Ala., to a new space, in response to high demand for services.

Orthopedic surgeon Michelle Carlson, MD, on May 19 performed surgery to repair a ruptured scapholunate ligament in the right wrist of Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanović, according to the NBA.

Jesse DeLee, MD, was recently awarded the Thomas A. Brady Award by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Post Arthur News reports.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine on April 30 canceled its 2020 Annual Meeting.

March/April 2020 Issue of Becker's Spine Review

CMS Administrator Seema Verma spoke with medical representatives from major sports leagues to discuss how the leagues can restart their seasons April 28.