Joseph Steven Torg (October 25, 1934 – December 15, 2022) was an American orthopedic surgeon.

Joseph Torg
Torg in 1972
Born
Joseph Steven Torg

(1934-10-25)October 25, 1934
DiedDecember 15, 2022(2022-12-15) (aged 88)
Alma materHaverford College
Temple University School of Medicine
OccupationOrthopedic surgeon

Life and career

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Torg was born in Philadelphia.[1] He attended Haverford College and Temple University School of Medicine.[2]

Torg was a medical consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers[3] basketball team. He was also an assistant professor of orthopedic at Temple University School of Medicine.[4][5]

Torg died[1][6] on December 15, 2022, at the age of 88.

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandomir, Richard (January 7, 2023). "Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Kricun, Morrie E. (December 6, 2012). International Skeletal Society Membership Book. p. 251. ISBN 9783642721205 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Temple Physician Hopes to Reduce Football Injuries". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. January 20, 1972. p. 24. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Intense Competition Injures Children Physically". The Pensacola News. Pensacola, Florida. July 27, 1973. p. 11. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Orthopedic surgeon says: Competitive sport may harm kids". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, Colorado. August 5, 1973. p. 11. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ Gutman, Abraham (December 30, 2022). "Joseph S. Torg, sports medicine pioneer whose work made football safer, has died at 88". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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