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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.

Jeffrey M. Mjaanes, MD, and Joshua Blomgren, DO, of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, have been designated as team physicians for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire Soccer Club.

David W. Altchek, MD, of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, performed shoulder surgery on Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward Kevin Love, reports ESPN.

Researchers found the statistical prevalence of UCL reconstruction among MLB pitchers and published their findings the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Mobile health applications for mobile devices, from tablets to watches, are offering patients and physicians more accessible healthcare and new ways to manage billing and coding.