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Ross Winakor, MD, has been installed as president of the Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians, according to a Hartford Courant report.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has received the Bronze CLIO award from CLIO Healthcare, an awards competition for advertising, design and communications.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation has honored Robert F. LaPrade, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic, according to a Vail Daily report.

Here are 10 ways surgery center administrators can communicate better with surgeons.

The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society recently named Michael Gratch, MD, as the 57th president.

Orthopedic and spine physician practices are constantly looking for new ways to accommodate their patients and drive further patient volume. Modern software and information technology systems are now available to meet these needs and help physicians efficiently and effectively run…

Bryan Oh, MD, a spine surgeon with BASIC Spine in Orange, Calif., discusses leadership among young spine surgeons and how they can propel themselves to success in the future.

Two physicians at Interventional Spine and Pain Management in Atlanta are now double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Pfizer drug company reported its late-stage patient study found an extended-release version of its pain killer Lyrica worked better than placebo pill but did not last much longer, according to USA Today.

Orthopedic device maker Stryker has planned to layoff 5 percent of its global workforce by the end of 2012, and efforts are on track for completion, according to Michigan Live.