https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Orthopaedics50 most recent storiesen-US906ad335-3c24-4595-b15e-3365b1593720https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/04/17/li-receives-national-recognition-for-career-dedicated-to-orthopaedic-research?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2784Bingyun Li, a professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, is among five distinguished researchers nationwide to be selected as a Fellow of the Orthopaedic Research Society in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing orthopaedic research.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T12:35:33-04:0015af8948-aa9b-48e9-968c-818bfb37b7d6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=orthopaedics-welcomes-it-class-of-2031-2032-residentsThe Department of Orthopaedics residency program is excited to announce its newest residents for the class of 2031/2032.  Our new residents will begin clinical work with the program on July 1, 2026. Congratulations to our newest Mountaineers!Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-21T12:19:55-04:008b3be5ba-226d-4dfc-9cf2-e1b11eb18710https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-orthopaedics-hostedreception-for-past-residents-and-fellowsThe WVU School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics welcomed past residents and fellows to a special reception held March 4 at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, during the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-27T14:04:56-04:0055cb5172-2fae-4efb-a78f-4b9c919aaa1ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-orthopaedics-hosts-reception-at-aaos-annual-meetingThe WVU Department of Orthopaedics welcomed past residents and fellows at a special reception held during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in New Orleans. During the event, Matthew Dietz, MD, department chair, shared an update on the department's vision and strategic direction, highlighting growth and future initiatives. The reception took place at the National World War II Museum, offering attendees a unique setting and opportunity to enjoy a performance by the Victory Belles – a 1940s-style vocal trio. One of the performers is the sister-in-law of Felicity Fisk, MD, a WVU Medicine orthopaedic surgeon, adding a personal connection to the evening's entertainment. In addition to current faculty and alumni, six WVU residents attended the AAOS meeting, including Jakub Ratkowski, MD; Jennafir Ernst, MD; Caitlyn Patton, MD; Vincent Morrow, MD; John Pisquiy, MD; and Brody Fitzpatrick, MD. Each resident presented at the meeting, showcasing the department's strong academic presence.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-26T12:51:04-04:00177503c5-1820-456c-b30e-06dd177b637ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-som-professor-receives-national-recognition-for-career-dedicated-to-orthopaedic-researchBingyun Li, Ph.D., professor for the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Orthopaedics, recently received national recognition for his decades-long career dedicated to orthopaedic research.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-02T15:45:12-05:00f8b6746b-bc95-4aa2-8d4d-68646db51f47https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-offers-increased-opportunities-for-residents-and-fellows-through-expansions-tsomenagaeAs medical students around the country participate in interviews to determine where they will complete their specialized medical training, the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced increased opportunities through expansions to several graduate medical education programs.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-21T13:15:45-05:0013ad7717-3e1f-4a44-a6e8-fd7fec792f45https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-orthopaedics-emerges-asleader-in-national-clinical-trial-to-advance-patient-careThe West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics recently announced that it received recognition for enrolling more than 1,100 patients over six years into a nationwide study aimed at investigating an evidence-based approach to preventing pulmonary embolisms—a potentially life-threatening complication following surgery.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-04T15:02:02-05:002e62e1e2-d3dc-4e02-b0d6-7514cf6c367dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-orthopaedic-surgeon-performs-one-offirst-stryker-mako-5-0-robotic-assisted-hip-revisionA WVU Medicine orthopaedic surgeon is one of the first in the country to complete a robotic-assisted hip revision surgery with a tool offering precise customization that leads to better patient outcomes and recovery.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-12T09:45:55-04:00f9954ae1-ee08-4b41-8eb9-0bcf76a24449https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/health-fitness/best-shoes-for-overpronationCNN Underscored, Dr. Aabha Suchak was consulted for expertise.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-29T11:25:54-04:00a161b026-f198-4fa1-96eb-e30625590f17https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=bone-health-optimization-program-reaches-major-milestoneGreat work is happening across our organization – and one standout example is the early success of the Bone Health Optimization Program, launched in January 2024. Designed to enhance preoperative care and long-term outcomes for our orthopaedic patients, this initiative is already making a measurable impact on quality and patient outcomes.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-01T08:47:07-04:00e4511ebf-5edf-4e85-ad7b-81e820e9ae63https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-james-moeller-chairedsession-at9th-annual-world-congress-of-orthopaedics-being-held-in-stockholm-On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, Dr. James L. Moeller, MD, FAMSSM, FACSM had the honor of chairing a session at the 9th Annual World Congress of Orthopaedics in Stockholm, Sweden. During the event, he also presented his research on Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes, contributing to a productive exchange of knowledge with international colleagues.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-24T10:24:09-04:007ea12b32-2197-4252-94cd-139a955f2208https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=comfort-food-orthopaedics-staff-members-provide-meal-to-family-house-in-morgantownStaff members from the WVU Department of Orthopaedics recently served a spaghetti dinner at the Rosenbaum Family House.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-18T14:24:40-05:002e0b6cbc-4492-4f03-9a1b-c3c0fb715b6fhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/12/15/researchers-antimicrobial-resistance-west-virginia-university/stories/202412080004The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette features research conducted by WVU School of Medicine Professor Bingyun Li.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-17T09:32:49-05:006e74be32-109d-4fae-abb8-7f40d74596d3https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/11/11/wvu-scientists-using-nanotechnology-to-combat-antibiotic-resistant-infectionssomhealWest Virginia University researchers are working to potentially reduce the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant infections in open bone fractures by employing nanotechnology to bolster a centuries-old treatment.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-15T13:29:15-05:00ea360062-da99-4966-abab-d5674ff521c1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=high-school-students-can-explore-orthopedic-surgery-and-engineering-during-one-day-event_0somenagaeLocal high school students can get hands-on experience in medicine and engineering during a free one-day event hosted by the West Virginia University School of Medicine and The Perry Initiative.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-16T14:24:52-04:00a1a4efc3-e851-498e-9cc8-9bfc82375357https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-robert-delbello-selected-as-american-academy-of-orthopaedic-surgeons-resident-member-ofmonthWVU Department of Orthopaedics' Resident Dr. Robert DelBello, MD, MPH, (PGY-1) was selected as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Resident Member of the Month for May 2024. The best advice Dr. DelBello has received was to "take an hour per day to do something outside of medicine." This has allowed him to build healthy habits and hobbies outside of work and be a better person and clinician. Some of these hobbies include running, cooking dinner with his wife, eating out with friends, and playing intramural soccer. When Dr. DelBello studies, he uses the Academy's resources to help him develop his skills as a resident. In particular, OITE, ROCK, and ResStudy have been helpful as they are quick, easy, and provide in-depth detail for clinical scenarios.Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-28T12:56:05-04:00daf88131-c8e5-4618-8c6d-688b6d011509https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-s-department-of-orthopaedics-represented-at-world-speedskating-championshipssomdiscoverPictured with Dr. Moeller (left) is Anne Hinley, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, US Short Track Speedskating (center), and Carlijn Shoutens, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Former Team USA Long Track Speedskater and Olympic Bronze Medalist (Right). Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-24T10:38:12-04:002ec5a95b-b867-4007-99ac-ab80d58dc95ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=high-school-females-get-hands-on-orthopaedics-experience-at-wvu-s-perry-initiative-eventsomeducateMore than 30 young female high school students were able to work alongside West Virginia University orthopaedic clinicians and educators to participate in a transformative experience at the School of Medicine through The Perry Initiative.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-31T10:43:04-05:0040c1803c-661a-4973-8809-8cba59c20d7chttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&sec=Front-Page&headline=wvu-medicine-orthopaedics-celebrates-record-number-of-patients-fifth-anniversary-for-office-based-hand-and-upper-extremity-surgeryMORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Orthopaedics saw a record-setting 600-plus patients in 2023 for its office-based, wide-awake hand and upper extremity surgery program, which is also celebrating its fifth anniversary.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-26T14:02:33-05:000b0c1150-db43-4889-8fee-97e6f8f2b37fhttps://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/wvu-medicine-using-power-tools-and-fake-bones-to-get-more-women-in-orthopedics/someducatesomempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia University School of Medicine partnered with The Perry Initiative on Saturday to give high school girls hands-on medical experience to get more women into the field of orthopedics.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-19T13:26:15-05:00fef99edf-c7ec-4c73-b6b7-4398164aa281https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=high-school-students-can-explore-orthopedic-surgery-and-engineering-during-one-day-eventThe West Virginia University School of Medicine is partnering with The Perry Initiative to let local high-school students explore careers in medicine and engineering.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-03T10:04:52-04:00cb3a9dba-1857-4646-b17c-fbb2299f6711https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=pincavitch-research-featured-in-journal-of-bone-and-joint-surgerysompurposeWVU School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics Assistant Professor Jami Pincavitch, M.D., MAS, director of the Orthopaedic Medical Optimization Program, was recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery for her article on 30-day mortality and complication rates in total joint arthroplasty after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-28T15:53:34-04:00bb69cc76-1768-49fa-9bdb-0e09dff8fce6https://www.beckersspine.com/featured-insights/57843-what-3-surgeons-wish-patients-knew-about-their-job.htmlsomempowerDr. Scott Daffner offers insights for a Becker's Spine Review piece on what surgeons often wish patients understood about their jobs.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-28T15:59:58-04:00369ac9e6-5e30-4e91-9788-c87d9ee8e094https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-to-offer-free-concussion-testingbrittany.murray2@wvumedicine.orgsomengageThe WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) will offer free statewide concussion testing as part of the Rockefeller Concussion Network.Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-29T13:48:55-04:0095bc9bea-33db-4a98-b4e3-8c8554f4abcehttps://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine-orthopaedics-recognized-for-fragility-fracture-patient-care/sompurposeWVU Medicine Orthopaedics has received the American Orthopaedic Association's Own the Bone® Star Performer designation, an achievement reserved only for institutions that perform the highest level of fragility fracture and bone healthcare. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-11T11:50:32-04:00ca5775d9-b175-4e34-9aca-91d17f57af0chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-orthopaedics-names-dietz-chairsompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics has named Matthew Dietz, M.D. as the new chair, effective July 1.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-26T08:37:05-04:0076cfd497-f451-460b-9baf-b7e7c7295cf6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=four-wvu-medicine-physicians-elected-to-uha-boardsompurposeUniversity Health Associates (UHA) recently announced updates to its Board of Directors.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-20T12:46:23-04:00a78e8d51-6103-4376-b464-7b1127bbe9a5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-establishes-department-of-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation-names-founding-chairsomempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine has taken its first steps in the formation of a new department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by announcing John Alm, D.O., MHA, as chair, effective Sept. 29.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-12-06T16:14:18-05:005718b852-fc8c-4fcb-a80a-92f84c473710https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-children-s-offers-hip-preservation-surgery-for-treatment-of-hip-dysplasiaheather.bonecutter@wvumedicine.orgWVU Medicine Children's Orthopaedics is now offering periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), a surgical procedure that can help patients with developmental hip dysplasia avoid the need for a total hip replacement.Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-08T09:26:29-04:004d612be1-64e6-4488-9930-c4fa5dc27609https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medical-student-selected-for-prestigious-nih-scholar-program-hopes-to-put-knowledge-to-work-in-hsompurposeJack Victory, a third-year medical student at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and West Virginia native, was recently selected as one of the 50 students nationally to attend the National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP).Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-01T09:30:11-04:00fac2349f-4d1b-4d62-95c8-6bc88b002d54https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=thompson-receives-american-orthopaedic-association-2023-coordinator-ofyear-awardsompurposeCynthia "Cindy" Thompson, C-TAGME, senior residency program administrator for the Department of Orthopaedics recently received the American Orthopaedic Association Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors 2023 Coordinator of the Year Award.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T15:25:42-04:004417722d-b550-4728-a15f-078ce2a2b049https://media.statler.wvu.edu/news/2023/02/15/statler-college-faculty-award-3-9-million-in-funding-to-support-the-creation-of-research-centers-in-west-virginiasomempowerThe Science, Technology & Research division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission awarded three research challenge grants worth approximately $1.3 million each to support research conducted by students and faculty at West Virginia High education institutions. All three research teams selected for the grants totaling more than $3.9 million will be led by faculty from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-02-23T13:52:17-05:00b6fb4afd-716d-4a98-a098-005cabf6c7a6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-leads-announces-inaugural-classsomempowerPhysician LEADS West Virginia holds its first session this weekend in Morgantown in what will become an annual program to assist in the growth of physicians as leaders. West Virginia State Medical Association, the state's largest education and advocacy association for physicians, is coordinating the program and is one of its sponsors. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-26T11:49:54-05:0031ef0fea-deff-40e9-84fc-0742a4cf193bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-video-tour-available-for-morgantown-health-sciences-campussomengageThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-18T11:25:41-04:0067f3d22e-7291-430e-abdc-d769da82de11https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-physicians-treat-first-patient-in-new-periprosthetic-joint-infection-clinical-tria_0WVU Medicine physicians were the first to treat a patient with a new antimicrobial medication in the LOGIC-1 clinical trial for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), which is infection after joint replacement surgery. This is the first time the drug, PLG0206, is being tested in patients with PJI.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-24T14:45:14-04:00ab168c0c-fc85-4923-b4d3-b588ce930a53https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=longtime-department-of-orthopaedics-chair-to-retire-search-fornew-chair-underwaysompurposeAfter nearly 20 years serving West Virginia University, Sanford Emery, M.D., MBA, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and director of Surgical Services, has announced his retirement, effective June 1, 2023.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-11T11:05:39-04:00deed23c0-7bfd-432d-8e00-4eb7fc00f483https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-welcomes-new-class-of-residents-and-fellowsA class of more than 200 new residents and fellows will soon begin their training at the West Virginia University School of Medicine through the Graduate Medical Education program located on the Morgantown, Harpers Ferry and Parkersburg campuses. The majority of the new physicians will begin their clinical training on July 1, building on the skills and foundation given to them as medical students.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-06-30T14:23:42-04:0073033aed-9b1c-4548-8ae7-12903bd30725https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-faculty-members-to-participate-as-panelists-in-national-discussion-on-balance-bilA national group of physician leaders and experts, which includes two WVU School of Medicine faculty members, will be hosting a panel discussion on balance billing and the No Surprise Act on Thursday, May 26, at 8 p.m.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-17T16:59:30-04:00d9eff293-2843-477a-a910-e83f774eedbfhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=pei-named-world-orthopaedics-expert-in-cartilage-researchMing Pei, M.D., Ph. D., has been named a world expert in cartilage research by Expertscape. They report Pei is in the top 0.1% of scholars in the world who have written medical literature about cartilage in the past decade.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-11-05T13:29:56-04:008d09d28d-b4fc-41d6-853b-a01693f7f83chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-s-dr-shafic-sraj-sworn-in-as-president-ofwest-virginia-state-medical-associatShafic Sraj, M.D., associate professor of orthopaedic surgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, was sworn in by WVU President Gordon Gee as the 174th president of the West Virginia State Medical Association at the WVSMA Healthcare Summit held at the Greenbrier Resort on August 20-22, 2021.Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-09-07T10:55:22-04:0006496f72-055f-475b-851e-015b27e949cdhttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/08/18/wvu-researcher-studies-inflammatory-effects-of-toxic-chemicalsMany of us face safety risks at work, but those serving in the military or working in law enforcement and industrial settings are at greater risk for dangerous chemical exposures. This risk is significant, as nearly 10% of occupational illnesses or injuries that lead to death are caused by exposure to chemicals. Jonathan Boyd—a West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher—is investigating the inflammatory responses produced by exposure to chemical agents. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency recently awarded him over $2 million for the project.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -04002022-03-30T11:32:25-04:00c22ab840-6fc2-4eaf-9776-63505eee7ce9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-sanford-emery-recognized-by-american-orthopaedic-associationThe American Orthopaedic Association announced its 2021 Distinguished Award Winner recipients during the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings on June 8.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-13T14:46:25-04:007a4381df-83ad-4dc5-b5f6-3d981075ab86https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dietz-awarded-grant-to-explore-treating-postoperative-joint-infectionsThanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Matthew Dietz, M.D., an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics, and his colleagues can begin to understand how to successfully adapt and develop technology to combat rare infections in joint replacement surgeries.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-10-20T09:40:30-04:003f140075-4efb-4dfd-9cab-3ae10bc19a8dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=six-wvu-medicine-hospitals-recognized-by-u-s-news-world-reportknopfa@wvumedicine.orgSix WVU Medicine hospitals – four member hospitals and two managed hospitals – have been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2020-21. This year's rankings also include the WVU Medicine Urology Program's fourth consecutive national ranking, and WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital's designation as the number one hospital in the state.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-07-28T12:03:16-04:009bf76e58-ddae-4ae7-bee5-8a81b6b9b688https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/07/09/wvu-researchers-leading-10-million-sustainable-biomass-to-value-added-bioproducts-projectAs demand increases for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy and products, the Mid-Atlantic region with its abundance of forests and abandoned mine land is poised to grow its biomass-based renewable energy and products economy. With the help of a $10 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, West Virginia University is spearheading the development of a perennial multi-feedstock production system that is sustainable and economically feasible for the region.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-07-09T12:02:10-04:008a007423-4011-4a1c-b823-fb0018fb90e1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-office-orthopaedic-hand-procedure-improves-quality-of-life_0Shafic Sraj, MD, WVU Medicine orthopaedic hand surgeon, offers a simple, life-changing procedure for patients who suffer from Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that pulls and holds fingers in a bent position.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002020-06-17T14:09:12-04:00ae3f424a-a97b-4696-8c96-8e9d8fd64c05https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-recognizes-11-individuals-one-team-with-vp-awardsWest Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing 11 individuals and one team with Vice President's Awards for their significant contributions to the mission of the Health Sciences Center.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -04002022-05-04T12:16:05-04:00289339a2-3fe4-4b15-a15a-aebcdc81fa7dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-orthopaedics-launches-residency-video Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -05002020-03-05T13:03:48-05:00d3e00730-7aed-4eab-8510-11da72777425https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=orthopaedics-li-will-give-invited-seminar-talks-at-ors-annual-conference-and-florida-atlantic-univerDr. Bingyun Li in the Department of Orthopaedics will give an invited talk on "Nanomedicine for musculoskeletal infection treatment" at a scientific workshop at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Conference, February 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -05002020-02-18T14:49:06-05:00d41bf3fe-a6cf-4f5a-b920-c6b81a4d56a2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-operation-walk-provide-life-changing-joint-replacements_0Each December, a few patients at WVU Medicine receive a life-changing gift: a free hip or knee replacement.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-10-28T09:34:04-04:00