The overall prevalence of burnout among orthopedic surgeons is estimated to be about 45%, according to a study published Sept. 21 in Cureus. Here are five notes on the study:
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Ben Burch, MD, of Gainesville, Ga.-based Specialty Orthopaedics performed the state’s first fully endoscopic spinal fusions. Dr. Burch has been a pioneer in the approach and also performed Mississippi’s first endoscopic spine surgery, according to a Sept. 22 news release…
A jury sided against a spine surgeon in his contract dispute with Johnstown, Colo.-based Nadora Healthcare. Fernando Techy, MD, sued Nadora, formerly Arete Surgical Centers, in 2022 alleging breach of contract. He joined the surgery center in 2014 and bought…
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