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Amedica shares saw a significant 39.7 percent growth in short interest in November, according to a Dakota Financial News report.

A recent study published in the journal Neurosurgery shows children and teens with herniated discs are much more likely to have some kind of lower spine malformation.

In a national insurance database study published in The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, researchers found a significant increase in the rate of arthroscopic elbow procedures conducted over a five-year period.

Two physicians from Spine Team Texas have been included in MSP Communications exclusive list of esteemed physicians.

The FDA's safety claim for Zimmer's injection indicates the product is safe to use in repeat treatments for knee osteoarthritis patients.

To promote safety, advocacy and access to quality care, Congress is proposing the Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise Act, according to National Pain Report.

Patients in Michigan now have the option for a knee and/or hip surgery that is more accurate and requires less recovery time.

Researchers found pain medication use increases in the year before hip-replacement surgery, with an increase immediately after surgery, followed by a long-term decrease, according to Medical Xpress. 

Lance Estrada, MD, is a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. He also is a clinical professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baton Rouge-based Louisiana State University.

In a study published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, researchers from the University of California study the effects of I.V. acetaminophen on total hip and knee replacement surgery.