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Advanced hip and knee replacement care in the New River Valley. Carilion’s Adult Reconstruction specialists are providing world-class total joint reconstruction and replacement services in Blacksburg—bringing expertise, innovation, and patient-centered care closer to home.
Congratulations to Dr. Cesar Bravo on being selected for the 2026–2027 Leadership Development Program by the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons. This prestigious recognition highlights his leadership, dedication, & commitment to advancing the field of shoulder and elbow surgery.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at our mass sports physicals event this past weekend! Together, we provided over 500 pre-participation sports physicals to help keep our student-athletes safe and ready for the upcoming school year.
Peter Apel, MD, recently traveled to Guatemala for a medical mission trip, providing life-changing orthopaedic care to patients in need. Over the course of the trip, he completed 22 surgical cases, making a meaningful impact through service, compassion, and expertise.
Join us for the Orthopaedics in Primary Care Symposium on May 30, 2026!
This event highlights best practices, emerging evidence, and practical strategies you can apply right away—while strengthening collaboration with orthopaedics.
🔗 Register by May 15: https://t.co/z3Yc4S1z9X
JOE WIDMAR NAMED SPHL MVP ⭐🏒
Congratulations to Dawgs forward Joe Widmar on being named the SPHL Most Valuable Player of the 2025-2026 season!
READ: https://t.co/oVawTv8iMU
Dr. Abdul Sabri, MD, recently presented at both the North American Spine Society Conference in Denver, CO, and the Cervical Spine Research Society meeting in Washington, DC. We are proud to see his expertise recognized on a national stage!
Huge shoutout to all the @RunBlueRidge participants for an incredible day on the course! 👟💙
Special thanks to our amazing medical volunteers for keeping everyone safe and healthy every step of the way
March is National Athletic Training Month — and we’re proud to recognize our incredible athletic trainers who keep our athletes healthy, safe, and performing at their best.
From prevention to recovery, your dedication, expertise, and behind-the-scenes impact never go unnoticed.
We truly appreciate your kind words and recognition. It’s an honor to care for & support these incredible athletes—both on & off the field. Our team is dedicated to keeping them healthy, strong, and performing at their best. Thank you for trusting us to be part of their journey!
We’re proud to recognize Julie Zielinski, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic physician, for her impactful global outreach in the Philippines. During a month-long mission, she provided hands-on surgical care to children with complex orthopaedic conditions—many traveling from remote areas!
Welcome to the Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech Orthopedic Surgery Residency Class of 2031! 🎉 Your journey is just beginning, and we’re excited to support you every step of the way as you train, grow, and lead the future of orthopaedics.
@zweidner@CarilionOrtho@RepJohnMcGuire@AAOS1@AAOSAdvocacy Yes - been doing this for about 5 years now, advocating for our fellow ortho brethren that are in all the different practice models, and those very topics are always discussed. I encourage you to get involved if you can - makes a difference 👍
Another great year representing @CarilionOrtho meeting congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle regarding important topics of healthcare and orthopedics. Really enjoyed meeting newly elected former Navy Seal @RepJohnMcGuire during our Hill Day @AAOS1@AAOSAdvocacy