From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review ] 15 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes | 36 Orthopedic Devices Receive FDA Clearance | MedPAC Recommends 1% Increase for Physicians |
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News & Analysis
March 17, 2011  

1. 5 Ways to Enhance Orthopedic Practice Patient Volume. Link 

2.
36 Orthopedic and Spine Devices Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance in February.

Link

 

3.MedPAC Recommends 1% Increase for Physicians, 0.5% for Surgery Centers.

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5. 15 Orthopedic Surgeons Treating Professional Athletes. Link   

 

6. Smith & Nephew Files Lawsuit Against Former Employees for Using Company Secrets.

Link

 

7. Orthofix Launches Three New Sports Medicine Devices. Link

 

8. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stock Watch: Prices Down Vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $61.11; Zimmer Holdings: $60.23; Smith & Nephew: $54.46; Medtronic: $37.16.

 
9.
FDA Rejects Medtronic's Amplify Spine Device for Possible Cancer Risks.

Link

 

10. UPMC Saves With Patient-Centered Care for Spine Surgery. Link

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