Author: Staff

Here are nine characteristics of active physicians in the United States in 2010, according to the 2012 Physician Specialty Data Book, prepared by the Center for Workforce Studies at the Association of American Medical Colleges:

ConMed is exploring a sale and has contacted large medical device companies to gauge their interest, according to a Reuters report.

Anika Therapeutics announced the first U.S. commercial sale of Monovisc by its commercial partner — DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine.

  ulrich medical USA announced the U.S. market release of the tezo titanium spine implants for multiple surgical approaches to lumbosacral interbody fusion.

  CEBOS announced that Holt, Mich.-based Orchid Orthopedic Solutions has selected CEBOS MQ1 Elements to automate its quality management system and ensure compliance with industry-specific quality standards.

Orange, Calif.-based UC Irvine Health announced that Shalini Shah, MD, director of pediatric pain management in UC Irvine Health's department of anesthesiology and perioperative care, is the only specialist in Southern California who is fellowship-trained to treat pediatric patients suffering…

Columbus-based OhioHealth has announced plans for $91 million in improvements at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield (Ohio) Hospital and OhioHealth MedCentral Shelby (Ohio) Hospital, which will include expanded orthopedic services such as spine services, according to a Mansfield News Journal report.

  William Newton Hospital in Winfield, Kan., announced the addition of Scott McGinley, MD, to its medical staff, according to a Winfield Courier report.

Anthony Romeo, MD, with assistance from Nikhil Verma, MD, and Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals recently introduced EXPAREL, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension, for postoperative pain relief. Spine surgeons across the country have been experiencing success with EXAREL for a variety of spinal procedures, reporting pain relief for up to 72 hours.