Robert Hotchkiss, MD, performed wrist surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby Sept. 1, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Orthopedic surgeon Steven Struhl, MD, recently performed surgery on MMA fighter Brandon Medina to correct an acromioclavicular joint dislocation, according to a Sept. 1 news release.

The sports medicine field was one of the most affected specialties during the pandemic, primarily due to the cessation of elective surgeries earlier in the year and the widespread suspension of many sports at varying levels. 

Andrew Chen, MD, will join East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics Sept. 1.

Randolph, Vt.-based Gifford Health Care onboarded Sarah Decker, DO, in August to lead its sports medicine team, VTDigger reports.

Travis Roth, MD, joined Andrews Institute Aug. 18, continuing the legacy of the late Charles Roth, MD, who was an integral force behind establishing the Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based practice.

Pittsburgh Penguins team physician Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, has performed elbow surgery on Evgeni Malkin and shoulder surgery on Zach Aston-Reese, NHL reported Aug. 17.

Chris Dodson, MD, successfully operated on the left knee of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, Sports Illustrated reports.

Kristina Wilson, MD, will chair the sports medicine advisory committee of AIA, a voluntary association of public and private high schools, according to signalsaz.com.

Robert LaPrade, MD, operated on Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac to repair his torn left anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus Aug. 7, the NBA reported.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will add T. Daniel Smith, MD, a non-surgical sports medicine and orthopedic physician, effective Aug. 10.

James Andrews, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez July 31, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

UAB Sports Medicine formed a partnership with two of the largest youth soccer clubs in Alabama.

Myron Rolle, MD, a neurosurgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and former NFL player, told CNN in a July 28 interview that it is unsafe for the league to begin due to COVID-19 concerns.

McComb-based Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center named Robin Bonds as its new coordinator of sports medicine, the Enterprise-Journal reports.

Anika Therapeutics plans to launch multiple products for orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons in the third quarter.

Major League Baseball is most likely to complete its shortened season, with the National Football League facing the greatest risk of COVID-19 transmission, orthopedic surgeon Thomas Gill, MD, told WHDH in a July 22 report.

McComb-based Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center installed Robin Bonds, DPT, as its sports medicine coordinator, according to the Enterprise-Journal.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine appointed Michael Ciccotti, MD, as its 49th president July 9.

Keith Meister, MD, is scheduled to operate on Los Angeles Angels reliever Justin Anderson July 22 in Texas, the Los Angeles Times reports.