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Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Mercyhealth was appointed as the exclusive sports medicine provider for Rockford (Ill.) University athletics, reports WREX. 

Andy Christensen, former founder and president of 3D printing company Medical Modeling, joined the board of directors at Precision ADM.

Fort Wayne, Ala.-based DeKalb Orthopedics & Sports Medicine recently partnered with biomedical startup ActivArmorTM in an initiative that will bring the company's 3D-printed casts and splints to the practice, reports Times-Journal.

Steve Shin, MD, analyzed the right thumb of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Nola.com reports.

May / June 2019 Issue of Becker's Spine Review

Spine surgeons at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix use 3D-printed models of patients' spines to practice procedures prior to surgery, reports WFMZ.

Seven orthopedic surgeons recently treated professional athletes:

Scott Hanson, MD, operated on the right hand of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kyle Crick, The Athletic reports.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache fixed the torn labrum of Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton on Sept. 10, the Minnesota StarTribune reports.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks visited Neal ElAttrache, MD, on Sept. 9 for a second opinion on his injured right elbow, according to the New York Post.