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Marc Philippon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., performed hip surgery on Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Eddie Lack, according to a report from The Star Phoenix.

Orthopedic surgeons are now able to use an iPod Touch app to assist during total knee replacements, according to a KNDO report.

Bellevue, Wash.-based PRO Sports Club has established a new orthopedics and sports medicine center to address musculoskeletal issues.

Here are 11 sports medicine physicians who recently joined or opened a new practice.

Georgetown, Ind., is now considering placing a moratorium on pain management clinics, according to a WDRB/WMYO TV report.

Austin, Texas-based Advanced Pain Care announced that Ajay Suman, MD, has joined its team of physicians.

Surgeons from Curtis National Hand Center at MedStar Union Hospital in Baltimore recently performed a double arm transplant for Iraq war veteran Brendan Marrocco.

Steven Raikin, MD, performed foot surgery on Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell, according to a report from The Tribune.

Tanika M. Pinn, MD, has opened a new practice in family and sports medicine clinic Essentials Wellness Center in Pulaski, Tenn., according to a WKSR report.

St. Louis-based Mercy has inked a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to become the official medical provider for the team.