Staff, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

6 Tips for Orthopedic Surgeons to Increase Visibility in Their Community

Here are six tips for orthopedic surgeons to expand their community presence.

Elon University Receives $17K Grant for Collegiate Concussion Research

Researchers at Elon (N.C.) University recently received a $17,000 grant to study the effects of concussions on student athletes, according to a local Fox report.

Dr. James Andrews Performs Arthroscopic Knee Surgery on NFL's Winston Justice

James Andrews, MD, founder of American Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala., recently performed knee surgery on Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Winston Justice, according to a report from the Press of Atlantic City.

AOSSM: Misconceptions About Tommy John Surgery Prevalent Among Young Athletes

Many young athletes, parents and coaches hold incorrect assumptions regarding player performance after UCL Repair, or Tommy John Surgery, according to a study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day in San Diego.

Dr. Raymond Golish Joins St. John Medical Center in Oklahoma

Raymond Golish, MD, recently joined St. John Medical Center's InMotion Clinic in Tulsa, Okla., and became the area's first spine surgeon, according to a report from The Daily News.

Dr. Lukas Zebala Study: Tranexamic Acid Could Decrease Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgical Patient Blood Loss

Lukas P. Zebala, MD, recently presented the outcomes of a study that showed a low dose of tranexamic acid decreases the amount of blood loss and need for blood transfusions during adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a Medscape Medical News…

Study: Intraopertive 3D Fluoroscopy Provides Greater Pedicle Screw Placement Accuracy

The use of an intraoperative three-dimensional fluoroscopy system with an image-guidance system can result in greater accuracy of pedicle screw placement than using preoperative CT scans, according to a study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

4 Tactics to Maximize Orthopedic Practice Profits

There are several aspects to running a successful orthopedic practice beyond delivering great outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Industry experts experienced in enhancing the business side of orthopedic practices discuss four tactics for increasing profitability.

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Frederick M. Azar of UT-Campbell Clinic

Frederick M. Azar, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and chief of staff at University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in Tennessee. He also serves as the team physician for the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis athletics. His leadership also…

5 Key Strategies for Effective Orthopedic Practice Leaders

Here are five strategies for the most effective orthopedic practice leaders.