Three details:
1. The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine was formed through the merger of three practices in 1999. Its specialties include spine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, sports medicine and plastic surgery.
2. Tri-State Specialists, previously known as Tri-State Orthopaedic Physicians, has a roster of surgeons in various specialties, including neurology, sports medicine, pain management, dermatology and physical therapy.
3. The affiliation was completed Jan. 3. The combined practice has 38 physicians and 26 locations, according to its website.
