Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has launched an initiative that lets surgical patients recover in an apartment nearby the hospital.
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Most orthopedic physicians say coding and documentation is causing friction to their practice and interfering with patient interactions, according to a quantitative study from Robin Healthcare.
Leslie Sisco-Wise, MD, was named first vice president of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association in March and will take on the role of president next year, making her the first woman to do so.
An orthopedic surgeon whose termination by Wyoming County Community Health System in Warsaw, N.Y., distressed the community has moved to a new facility, The Daily News reported April 9.
Josef Martinez, star striker of the Major League Soccer team Atlanta United, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, MLS Soccer reported April 8.
Kimberley Elting on April 8 was appointed president of global orthopedics for implant developer Orthofix.
Brentwood, Tenn.-based IMAC Holdings' shares spiked 36 percent to $1.36 on April 7 after the company said it completed its pilot program that provides spine care at clinics in Walmart locations, according to Market Watch.
An Indiana spine surgeon who was awarded $112 million in his legal battle against Medtronic and six other orthopedic and spine surgeon legal wins from the last five years:
Craig Humphreys, MD, an Alaskan spine surgeon, has performed more than 100 surgeries for children in Kenya and has plans to establish a training center in the country.
The FDA granted several orthopedic-related device approvals last month.