From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 4 Tips for Increasing Orthopedic Patient Volume | Medtronic, Spine Device Companies Feel Backlash Against Spinal Fusions | Hospital for Special Surgery Completes Sports Medicine Suite | Stock Prices for Orthopedic Device Companies Up Vs. Week Ago |
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News & Analysis
Feb. 10, 2010
 
1. 4 Tips for Increasing Orthopedic Patient Volume. Link

2. Medtronic, Spine Device Companies Feel Backlash Against Spinal Fusions. Link

3. InteliFUSE and Biomedical Enterprise Patent Dispute Over Orthopedic Device Settled. Link

4. Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, Link or call (703) 836-5904. See below for additional information.


5.
5 Points to Consider Before Adding Physical Therapy to an Orthopedic Practice. Link

6. Hospital for Special Surgery Completes $1.2M Sports Medicine Suite
. Link  

7. Free McGuireWoods Webinar: FDA Unveils 25 Initial 510(k) Changes -- Refers Controversial Recommendations to Institute of Medicine. (Thurs,  Feb. 10, 2011, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CST). To register and learn more, Link.


8. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stockewatch: Prices Up Vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $60.08; Zimmer Holdings: $59.85; Smith & Nephew: $58.57; Medtronic: $39.45.

9. Biomet Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance on Signature Personalized Total Knee Replacement System. Link
 
10. 8 New Studies Influencing Sports Medicine.
Link

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9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference

Register today for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). To register for the conference or learn more, Link or call (703) 836-5904. More information is available below.  

 

Highlights include:

1. 101 sessions featuring 134 of the best speakers on orthopedic and ASC business-related issues

2. Keynote speakers Legendary NFL Coach Mike Ditka and Healthcare Futurist Joe Flower

3. 29 physician leaders, 30 CEOs as speakers

4. Here are just three of the more than 100 sessions:

A. Value Priced Implants for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery - Richard A. Kube, MD, CEO, Founder and Owner of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute 

B. Orthopedics-The Next Five Years - John Cherf, MD, President of OrthoIndex 

C.  Handling Complex Spine Cases in an ASC, Clinical and Financial Issues - Marcus Williamson, President of Neospine Division, Symbion 

 

To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com.
 
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