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There were 11 orthopedic surgeons featured in the news this past week.

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Hospital for Special Surgery launched a website that includes orthopedic and rheumatologic patient stories.

Freehold, N.J.-based Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute has announced its latest achievements in physician ratings and patient reviews.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed elbow surgery on Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, according to a CBS Sports report.

James Andrews, MD, performed knee surgery on Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, according to a report from The Detroit News.

New data on young athletes who specialize in one sport shows there is an independent risk of injury and overuse, according to an article in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

David Altchek, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, performed knee surgery on Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kendall Marshall, according to a Fox Sports report.

James Andrews, MD, founder of the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., performed knee surgery on Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten, according to an SB Nation report.

Orlando (Fla.) Orthopaedic Center has been named the primary medical provider for the Orlando Predators, a professional arena football team.