East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has opened the Center for Clinical Optimization to help patients improve their health before orthopedic procedures such as spine surgery, hip replacement and knee replacement. The program supports both surgical and nonsurgical patients through personalized…
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Ronald Navarro, MD, still remembers not matching into orthopedic surgery the first time he applied. After graduating from medical school, he returned to Los Angeles and spent a year in general surgery, followed by two years doing research at the…
By the time a patient of Kasra Ahmadinia, MD, finally received approval for spine surgery, nearly six months had passed. First came physical therapy. Then injections. Then additional waiting periods between injections. When the patient returned for approval again, the…
Seattle Children’s will open a pediatric orthopedic clinic in Kirkland, Wash., on June 22, expanding musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services for children and teens across the region. The Seattle Children’s Kirkland Orthopedics Clinic will offer care for orthopedic conditions ranging from…
Jackson, Miss.-based U.S. Orthopaedic Partners appointed Graham Young and Allen Anderson as co-CEOs following the departure of CEO Steve Holtzclaw, MD. Dr. Holtzclaw stepped down after serving in the role for about 2 1/2 years, according to a May 6…
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In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which…
A breast reduction surgery that once cost tens of thousands of dollars is now, in some cases, generating payments of more than $400,000. That is one of the more striking outcomes of a federal arbitration system created under the No…
Adam Bruggeman, MD, is a spine surgeon at Texas Spine Care in San Antonio. Dr. Bruggeman specializes in spine surgery and completed his fellowship at South Texas Spinal Clinic. He trained in orthopedic surgery at the Gainesville-based University of Florida,…
Valdosta, Ga.-based SGMC Health is offering a knee replacement approach that uses augmented reality and a next-generation implant designed to match a patient’s natural joint movement. The procedure uses the GMK SpheriKA knee implant, which is designed to support kinematic…
Nantucket (Mass.) Cottage Hospital has launched an orthopedic walk-in clinic, expanding access to same-day care for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, according to a May 5 Nantucket Current report. The clinic operates within the Nantucket Cottage Medical Group at the hospital…