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In the sports medicine field, patients are forgoing their primary care provider and opting instead for specialized care from orthopedic or sports medicine specialists.

Rafael Fernandez-Soltero, MD, joined District One Hospital in Faribault, Minn., the Faribault Daily News reports.

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Wash., now offer patients walk-in orthopedic clinic and sports injury clinic options.

William Raasch, MD, evaluated Milwaukee Brewers' pitcher Jimmy Nelson after he sustained an injury diving into first base Sept. 8, MLB.com reports.

Here are five minimally invasive spine surgery devices and technologies making a splash in the industry.

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine researchers studied the impact of a nanoparticle injection following spinal cord injury, according to Northwestern Now.

The global medical polymers market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.15 percent, according to a 360 Market Updates report.

Integra LifeSciences plans to divest certain assets of its neurosurgery business to Natus.

After undergoing an MRI on his right elbow, Diamondbacks' pitcher Randall Delgado will see James Andrews, MD, for a second opinion, according to Arizona Sports.

Giants' pitcher Mark Melancon's season will come to an end after Steven Shin, MD, performs pronator release surgery on the injured athlete, according to the MLB.