Joseph Torg

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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 15, 2022(2022-12-15) (aged 88)
Alma materHaverford College
Temple University School of Medicine
OccupationOrthopedic surgeon

Life and career

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
  1. 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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