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Skaneateles, N.Y.-based Victory Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is looking to relocate its office to Sennett, N.Y., however, it is still awaiting approval from New York state, according to a report by The Citizen.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed elbow surgery on Los Angeles Lakers guard Ronnie Price, according to an LA Times report.

Here are 17 orthopedic surgeons who recently received honors and promotions.

Brian Cole, MD, will be performing knee surgery on Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, according to a Sun Times report.

Is rotator cuff repair getting better? Or is it still a major expense to the healthcare system without better quality?

Ian Shrier, MD, a Canada-based sports medicine physician, has established a ten-module online course on sports and exercise, according to a report by the McGill Reporter.

Robert Brophy, MD, team physician for the St. Louis Rams, was awarded the Arthur C. Rettig, M.D. Award at the NFL Physicians Society Scientific Meeting and Symposium.

Robert Anderson, MD, and Martin O'Malley, MD, consulted with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant regarding increased soreness in his right foot, after which the decision was made that Mr. Durant will undergo a foot procedure, according to an article…

Kyle Busch, an American stock car racing driver, will undergo foot surgery, to be performed by Robert Anderson, MD, according to a Sporting News report.

Orthopedic injuries are a hazard of the job for professional athletes. Yet, most athletes are able to undergo treatment — sometimes surgery — and then return to an elite level of play.