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Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y., has been selected to provide comprehensive orthopedic services for Syracuse University Athletics, according to an MD News report.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, will perform shoulder surgery on Manny Pacquiao, according to a Morning News USA report.

Two sports medicine physicians from Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Pain Management were named to Castle Connolly Medical's national top doctor list; Steven J. Schafer, MD, and Arthur L. Valadie, MD, according to SRQMagazine.com.

Moultrie, Ga.-based Colquitt Regional Medical Center is expanding its sports medicine and athletic training services, reports WCTV.

Anderson, S.C.-based Blue Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has joined Greenville (S.C.) Health System, according to an Independent Mail report.

Neal S. ElAttrache, MD, of the Southern California-based Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, performed Tommy John surgery on Los Angeles Dodgers' starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy, reports Reuters.

Bruce J. Thomas II, MD, of MIMA Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Melbourne Fla., was featured in SpaceCoastDaily.com, and spoke about his love and passion for sports medicine.

San Antonio, Texas-based Baptist Health System's five hospitals have cut costs for hip and knee replacements while speeding up patient recovery times and saving tax payer money, reports WKNO.

Here are eight orthopedic surgeons making headlines over the past week.

Most orthopedic surgeons only discuss cost with patients occasionally, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2015.