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James Andrews, MD, performed knee surgery on Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Phil Taylor, according to an Akron Beacon Journal report.

Levolta Pharmaceuticals released the results of a phase II study for a potential disease modifying drug for patients with knee osteoarthritis called VOLT01 at the 2014 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Boston, Nov. 14 to 19.

According to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 2012 Orthopaedic Surgeon Census, here are the most common specialty areas for orthopedists:

Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists' Mark Vitale, MD, received the 2014 Ronald Linscheid-James Dobyns Excellence in Wrist Surgery honoree recognition from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Prevea Regional Orthopedic Center in Green Bay, Wis., added Patricia McDougall Schick, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, to its physician staff, according to a Green Bay Press Gazette report.

Greenwich, Conn.-based Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists added Sean Peden, MD, to its physician team, according to a Greenwich-Post report.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons in the news over the past week.

While three-quarters don't want to, 44 percent of independent physicians expect to sell their practices in the next decade, according the 2015 Independent Physician Outlook & Sentiment Survey conducted by consultancy ProCare Systems.

They're never happy with project results, enjoy making corrections a little too much and feel the need to keep tabs on employees and projects at all times. Controlling bosses can be more than just a pain in the neck: they…

Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons who recently received honors and promotions.