From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review E-weekly] 4 Ways to Make Orthopedic Practices More Efficient | Medtronic to Cut Up to 2K Jobs | IOH's Dr. Sandy Kunkel Performs Rotator Cuff Surgery on Ind. Governor | OrthoCarolina Merges With Boone Othopaedic Associates |
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News & Analysis
Feb. 24, 2010
 
1. 4 Ways to Make Orthopedic Practices More Efficient. Link

2. Medtronic to Cut Up to 2,000 Jobs After Reporting 3Q Financial Growth. Link

3. IOH's Dr. Sandy Kunkel Performs Rotator Cuff Surgery on Indiana Governor. 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.
4 New Hip Replacement Studies and Trends. Link

6. OrthoCarolina Merges With Boone Orthopaedic Associates
. Link  

7. Rush Medical Center Study: New Protocol Can Reduce Infections in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients. Link  

 

8. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stockewatch: Prices Down Vs. Week Ago for Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Medtronic: Stryker Corp.: $61.96; Zimmer Holdings: $61.26; Smith & Nephew: $57.15; Medtronic: $39.35.

 
9. AAOS: Simultaneous Knee Replacements Decrease Risk of Infection, Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Complications
. Link
 
10. 10 Benchmarking Statistics About Orthopedics-Driven ASCs.
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C.  The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery-Why a Spine-Focused ASC is Important - Richard Hynes, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Melbourne, Fla.

D. Biologic Joint Replacement: The Future of Joint Replacement Surgery Using Stem Cells Past Grafting, Meniscus Allografts, Shell Grafting and Allo and Xenograft Ligaments - Kevin R. Stone, MD, The Stone Clinic 

 

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