Author: Staff

Spine surgeon Safdar N. Khan, MD, joined the International Association of HealthCare Professionals.

Seattle-based University of Washington released a report on Sept. 16, offering a conclusion regarding the conduct of neurosurgeon Richard Ellenbogen, MD, in relation to the National Institutes of Health's $16 million head trauma grant, according to The Seattle Times.

On Sept. 15, the Chicago Cubs became the first MLB team to clinch a division title in the 2016 season, according to ESPN.

Daniel C. Allison, MD, is scheduled to perform the first bone anchored prosthesis surgery in southern California. Dr. Allison is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic oncology, anterior hip replacement and joint reconstruction.

This past weekend saw three bomb attempts in two states and a spate of stabbings in a Midwestern mall. A total of 29 individuals were injured in the bomb explosions and nine individuals were injured in the stabbing attack.

The FDA granted 29 orthopedic- and spine-related device clearances in August.

A new study published in Spine examines two-year outcomes for patients with early-onset scoliosis who were treated with magnetically controlled growing rods.

Hasham M. Alvi, MD, joined Barrington Orthopedic Specialists in Schaumburg, Ill.

Jonathan Falakassa, MD, joined Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, Calif.

The Marina del Rey, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center has added two physicians to its medical team.