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NuVasive reported a revenue increase in the first quarter of 2017.
A new study published in Spine examines the impact of preoperative depression on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores among lumbar fusion patients.
Last week, Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute announced a strategic affiliation with New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, which will expand their geographic footprint.
The healthcare delivery system in the United States is considered the most expensive in the world, and the future need for joint replacements is sure to worsen the economic pressures. Same-day surgery for hip and knee replacements has been shown…
Spine surgeon Sukhbir "Sonny" Guram, MD, joined Hendersonville, N.C.-based Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics last week.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System hosted an orthopedic symposium earlier this month. The conference, which took place on April 8 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, covered a wide variety of orthopedic topics and specialties.
Foot and ankle specialist Richard D. Ferkel, MD, of Los Angeles-based Southern California Orthopedic Institute will treat Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin's toe, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists CEO Michael Humphrey was named national practice executive of the year by the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives at the organization's annual meeting.
American Medical Response announced Angela Fiege, MD, of Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital is NASCAR's new safety team medical director.