WARSAW — OrthoWorx announces the premiere of the documentary, “The Rise of Orthopaedics in America,” by Fort Wayne’s Public Broadcast Channel 39. Viewers can tune in at 8 tonight, Aug. 12, to PBS39 to watch the newest addition to the station’s list of self-produced documentaries.

OrthoWorx supported PBS39 in the development of this documentary, which examines the history of the orthopaedic industry, with particular focus on Warsaw as the Orthopedic Capital of the World. Subject matter experts from local orthopaedic companies provide enlightening interviews that describe the history of the industry, from its inception with Revra DePuy in 1895 to its current state as a global enterprise.

Orthopaedic surgeons provide commentary on not only the changes in medical advancements over the past 100 years, but also the future technologies that will provide millions of patients with an improved quality of life.

For more information, visit PBS39’s website. You can catch additional airings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.  15, and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.

OrthoWorx, Kosciusko Community Foundation and Orthopaedics Capital Foundation are financial sponsors of the documentary.