June 13, 2019
Dr. James Holmes, Tackling Torn Tendons
"You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise."
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May 17, 2019
Dr. Michelle Caird Appointed Interim Chair of The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Michelle S. Caird, M.D., has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery by the board of regents, effective May 1.
January 24, 2019
Meet The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
“Almost everybody will suffer a musculoskeletal disability at some point in their life,” Burkley said. “Our team helps people get back to being themselves and living the life the way they want to — that’s what makes our work so exciting.”
July 3, 2018
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Edward Wojtys, MD Inducted into AOSSM Hall of Fame
Renowned U-M orthopaedic surgeon and co-founder of MedSport, Edward Wojtys, M.D., will be inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame on Friday, July 6, during the Society’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
April 26, 2017
MCHAMP
Asheesh Bedi, M.D., has been appointed director of the newly formed Michigan Center for Human Athletic Medicine and Performance, also known as MCHAMP.
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November 14, 2016
Dr. James Carpenter Elected VP of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
September 23, 2015
University of Michigan Health System launches hand transplant program
The University of Michigan Health System has launched a new hand transplant program, the first of it's kind in Michigan, and is actively seeking adult candidates for this life-altering surgery.
June 1, 2015
Mark Cuban Foundation aids U-M Research
Mark Cuban Foundation funds U-M-led clinical trial to study how human growth hormone may benefit muscle repair after knee injury
April 9, 2014
Improving Safety for Patients on Warfarin Therapy
by Cathy Mellett, contributing writer, PRMC
Orthopaedic Surgery/Anticoagulation Service partnership helps meet National Patient Safety Goals for high risk medication
January 15, 2014
U-M Orthopaedic Teams Receive National Awards for Work on Sports and Orthopaedic Injuries
MedSport experts receive 2014 Cabaud, Neer and O'Donoghue awards for excellence in basic science research, translational & impactful research
January 24, 2013
Researchers uncover gene's role in rheumatoid arthritis, findings pave way for new treatments
U-M findings reveal how certain genes activate cells that cause rheumatoid arthritis in mice; discovery may extend to other autoimmune diseases