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Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeons are experts in numerous bone and joint conditions affecting children and adults, whether they stem from trauma, age or overuse. From diagnosis through rehabilitation, our team will make sure you are informed about your options and confident in your treatment plan.

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Awards Carey Roesler Elected as NCCPA Physician Assistant Director-at-Large

Carey Roesler, P.A.-C. has been elected to serve on the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Board of Directors as a PA Director-at-Large. She will begin serving her first four-year term on January 1st, 2021.

This study, led by Dr. Paul Sponseller, aims to evaluate the combined effect of botulinum toxin A (administered as Dysport®) and bracing in children aged 10-16 years with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Participants in this study will be compensated.
Contact us at 410-955-3136 or scoliosis@jhmi.edu if you are interested in participating in the study or have any questions.

Learn more about this study

New Physicians Welcome, Alex Johnson, John Thompson, and Vishal Hegde

Three new physicians have joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Alex Johnson, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist.
John Thompson, M.D. is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon.
Vishal Hegde, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery.

Events Common Sports and Activity Related Injuries: What to Consider from Pain to Breaks

Learn more about common sports injuries and treatments to consider from our sports medicine expert Alex Johnson, M.D., and our foot and ankle expert John Thompson, M.D., in this webinar-based video.

In the News Will Osseointegration Change the Future of Prosthetics?

Patient with an osseointegrated prosthetic attached to their arm

Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a metal implant into the bone of a residual limb, which then attaches directly to a prosthesis. The goal of this procedure is to make prosthetic limbs more comfortable and intuitive.

Read the article Visit the Osseointegration Clinic site

In the News ‘Swiss Cheese’ Bones Could Be Cause of Unexplained Low Back Pain

Age-related changes to the cartilaginous tissue of the spine could invite painful nerve growth, says Xu Cao, Ph.D. This phenomenon may help explain why the vast majority of low back pain emerges in the absence of injury.

More about Dr. Cao's research

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