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10 spine, neurosurgeons making headlines this week — Aug 29

Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.

Mesfin A. Lemma, MD - spine surgeons to know | 2014

Mesfin A. Lemma, MD (MedStar Orthopaedics, Baltimore). Dr. Lemma is Director of Spine Services at MedStar Good Samaritan, where he was the first spinal reconstructive surgeon in the group when he joined in 2003. He has a clinical interest in…

Larry Khoo, MD - spine surgeons to know | 2014

Larry Khoo, MD (Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles). Dr. Khoo is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine procedures, serving as co-director of the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center for around seven years before joining Good Samaritan Hospital. He has a special…

10 orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week — Aug. 29

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who were in the news over this past week.

St. Teresa Medical names Dr. Rudy Padua director of clinical affairs

Rudy Padua, PhD, recently joined St. Teresa Medical as director of clinical affairs to oversee the ORTHOCLOT human trials.

Looking back: 4 spine surgeons discuss important professional lessons

Four spine surgeons discuss the most important lessons they have learned during their careers.

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists adds Dr. Blake Moore

Blake E. Moore, MD, joined Virginia Beach, Va.-based Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists.

Spinal ependymomas length matters: 5 findings on surgical strategies

The Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine published a study investigating the surgical strategies and outcomes for different lengths of spinal ependymomas.

Surgical Frontiers closes $7M funding: 5 things to know

Surgical Frontiers closed on a $7 million fund for the company's future growth.

Medtronic launches severe pediatric spinal deformity growth guidance system

Medtronic gained Food and Drug Administration clearance for the SHILLA Growth Guidance System for patients with severe early-onset spinal deformities.