From: Scott Becker <sbecker@beckershealthcare.com>
Subject: [Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review] 20 Stories on Orthopedic Surgeons: Neurosurgeons Perform New Stem Cell Therapy | Dr. David Altchek Performing Tommy John on Twins' Kyle Gibson | Neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Bonnen Running for Texas House | 18th Annual ASC Conf - Early Reg Discounts End Sept. 9! |
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News & Analysis
Sept. 8, 2011
 

1. Dr. David Altchek to Perform Tommy John Surgery on Twins Pitcher Kyle Gibson. Link   

 

2. UC Davis Neurosurgeons Perform New Stem Cell Therapy in Cervical Spine. Link  

 

3. The Steadman Clinic's Dr. Marc Philippon Performs Hip Surgery on Canucks' Ryan Kesler. Link    

 

4. Dr. James Andrews to Perform Shoulder Surgery on Marlins Pitcher Hanley Ramirez.  Link    

 

5. Neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Bonnen Running for Texas State House. Link

    

6. Wyoming Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jimmie Biles' Reputation Falsely Attacked in 14,000 Fliers. Link          

 

7. Letter to the Editor From Dr. Brian Cole: Clarification on Sports Medicine Study. Link   

 

8. 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference (Oct. 27-29, Chicago) to include keynote speaker Sam Donaldson discussing politics in Washington. He will also moderate a panel on the future of healthcare with Congressman Dr. Tom Price, ASCOA CEO Dr. Brent Lambert, Regent Surgical Health CEO Tom Mallon and PHA President Mike Russel. Early Registration Discounts End Today! To register or learn more, Link.

 

9. Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics Partners With Hospital to Create Neuro-Musculoskeletal Residency.  Link   

 

10. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Stone Invents Device for Escaping Tall Buildings. Link   

 

11. Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates Open Oklahoma's First Orthopedics-Focused Urgent Care Center. Link    

 

12. Physicians at Mayo Clinic Evaluate Concussions Via Telemedicine. Link

 

13. Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Thor Rodin Joins Coastal Carolina Hospital. Link                  

 

14. Spine Surgeon Dr. John Olsewski Joins NYU Langone Orthopaedics. Link

 

15. Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Sunny Gupta Joins Rothman Institute. Link

  

16.  Dr. Brook Hunter Joins Veterans Affairs Montana Health Care System. Link     

 

17. Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Michael Campbell Joins Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists. Link

 

18. Florida Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Nguyen Performing Freedom Knee Replacements. Link  

 

19. New York's Excelsior Orthopaedics Launches Sports Concussion Center. Link       


20. Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Chad Zooker Joins

OrthoMaryland
. Link

 

21. Indiana Spine Group to Open New Spine Center. Link         

 

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