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The number of medical malpractice payments made on behalf of physicians has decreased consistently over the last decade, showing a slight increase in 2013 only, according to analysis by Statista.

Globus Medical reported preliminary fourth quarter and full year results for 2014, with estimated sales increasing.

Medtronic shareholders voted to approve the Covidien acquisition today.

A new report from MarketResearchReports shows interesting trends in the spine surgery industry going forward.

An article published in Spinal Deformity discusses pediatric lumbar stenosis and evidence-based medical treatment.

Dallas-based Advanced Microsurgery of the Spine has started a new website meant to improve patient-provider communications and education.

With the help of new robotic spine surgery, Andrew Cannestra, MD, was able to straighten the back of a woman who had suffered for years from severe scoliosis.

Dan Drawbaugh, a former executive at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, has been named CEO of both the Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

Tampa Bay Lightning team physician Ira Guttentag, MD, will perform an arthroscopic procedure on defenseman Radko Gudas sometime this week, the team says.

Of course, orthopedic surgeons at all levels of every sport respond to athletes when they get injured. However, it takes another level of care and preparation for professional athletes to meet the demands of their level of competition.