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The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society recognized three scientific papers at its annual meeting, which took place in Toronto, Canada.

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), a common lumbar fusion procedure, doesn't normally present a particularly long learning curve for most spine surgeons. A minimally invasive TLIF involving a muscle-sparing, muscle-splitting incision, can result in less pain and less blood loss.…

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a proven yet still evolving procedure that can be extremely successful in the right patient. When it comes to interbody fusion implants, there are several challenges surgeons face with both traditional and expandable technologies.

Back pain is a prevalent and often debilitating condition impacting thousands of Americans. Throughout the United States, 76.2 million people suffer from pain. Chronic pain costs the United States s $100 billion annually, with low back pain being the most…

In 2009, in an attempt to improve patient outcomes, Austin Yeargan, MD, began to weave orthopedic biologics into surgical procedures for advanced rotator cuff tears with poor tissue using autologous mesenchymal stem cells. Impressive clinical results led to the treatment…

Obesity increases operative time for total hip arthroplasties, according to a Journal of Arthroplasty study.

Melvin Rosenwasser, MD, performed elbow surgery on New York Yankees' right-handed relief pitcher Conor Mullee, according to a Today's Knuckleball report.

Robert B. Anderson, MD, is slated to perform ankle surgery on Red Sox left-fielder Blake Swihart, according to a Mass Live report.

Charles J. Taunt Jr., DO, is a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Michigan Orthopedic Center in Lansing. He is also an associate clinical professor of surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He is a past president of the American…

Medicrea entered into agreements to raise €20 million, or $22.35 million, and has appointed Richard Kienzle as chief commercial officer and business development officer.