Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who were in the news this week.
Neal ElAttrache, MD, a sports medicine physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, performed knee surgery on Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher.
The Steadman Clinic's Marc Philippon, MD, performed hip surgery on Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.
An article in Vail Daily discusses renowned orthopedic surgeon Richard Steadman, MD's transition to retirement from the practice he founded — The Steadman Clinic — and how Steven Singleton, MD, will eventually take over the practice.
Orthopedic surgeon Mitchell Bernstein, MD, joined Maywood, Ill.-based Loyola University Medical Center.
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute's David Kruse, MD, was named athletic coordinator for the USA Gymnastics Medical Task Force.
Michael Nguyen, MD, performed knee surgery on FC Dallas defender George John.
Houston-based Orthopaedic Associates added sports medicine physician Justin Chronister, MD, to the physician team.
Upper extremities orthopedic surgeon Nathan G. Everding, MD, joined Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, according to a report from The Post-Standard.
Steven Zelicof, MD, chief of orthopedic surgery at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital discussed joint health at the PGA Tour with the Daily Voice.
Olympic Medical Center is reportedly interested in purchasing the orthopedic clinic it currently leases, which is owned by Dirk Gouge, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Olympic Medical Physicians, according to a Peninsula Daily News report.