Pictured left to right: Derek Morgan, Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Stanford University and Dr. Richard Blalock II, Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

MURRAY, KY – Murray-Calloway County Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Richard Blalock and Dr. Derek Morgan are leading the way in orthopedic innovation by integrating OrthoGrid AI into their total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology enhances surgical precision by optimizing implant positioning during the anterior hip approach.

OrthoGrid AI provides real-time image enhancement and intraoperative alignment guidance, allowing surgeons to achieve greater accuracy in hip implant placement, leg length restoration, and joint stability. By leveraging this advanced technology, Dr. Blalock and Dr. Morgan are improving consistency in hip replacement surgery.

“We are committed to using the latest advancements to ensure our patients receive the best possible care,” said Dr. Blalock. OrthoGrid AI allows us to achieve superior precision for hip replacement patients.

Dr. Morgan added, “This technology is transforming total hip arthroplasty by reducing variability and providing a higher level of accuracy during surgery. Our goal is to improve both the immediate and long-term success of these procedures.”

With OrthoGrid AI, Dr. Blalock and Dr. Morgan continue to elevate orthopedic surgical care, demonstrating their commitment to innovation, precision, and patient-centered excellence. Their use of AI-driven technology marks a significant step forward in enhancing surgical efficiency and accuracy.

For more information about Dr. Richard Blalock, Dr. Derek Morgan, and their use of OrthoGrid AI in total hip arthroplasty, visit our website at www.murrayhospital.org, or call Murray Orthopaedics at 270.761.5756.

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About Our Surgeons

Richard Blalock II, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Blalock graduated from Murray High School prior to graduating Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He continued his education at Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, TN, where he received his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Blalock continued his medical training by completing a specialty fellowship program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery.

Derek Morgan, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Morgan graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas and completed his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He finished his residency program in Orthopaedics at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita where he was awarded the Resident Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Morgan furthered his medical training by completing a fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Stanford University in California.