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March 24, 2011 

 

1. 70 of the Best Pain Management Physicians in America.Link

 

2. 6 Ways Evidence-Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedic Surgery. Link  

 

3. Zimmer, Biomet Among Those Bidding for Astra Tech.

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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 Ways to Make a Good Orthopedic Practice Great. Link   

 6. Steadman Philippon Research Institute Physicians Develop MCL Reconstruction Procedure. Link

 

7. Orthopedic Device Manufacturer Stock Watch: Prices Down for Stryker, Zimmer, Up for Smith & Nephew, Medtronic Vs. Week Ago: Stryker Corp.: $60.02; Zimmer Holdings: $60.01; Smith & Nephew: $55.39; Medtronic: $37.59.

 

7. AAOS: Screen Knee Arthritis Patients for Depression. Link  

 
9.
5 Points on ACL Repair and Reconstruction. Link

 

10. Check Out Our Hospital Review List: 130 Hospital and Healthcare System CEOs to Know. Link

 

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C. Is There a Place for Orthopedics in ACOs? - Michael Redler, MD, The OSM Clinic   

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