Researchers examined whether patient race represented an independent predictor of unplanned 30-day hospital readmission following spinal surgery, in a Spine study.
Steven J. Cyr, MD, is the founder and president of the San Antonio-based Orthopaedic & Spine Institute.
Hythem P. Shadid, MD, of St. Charles, Ill.-based Genesis Orthopedics created a video highlighting the use of his customized knee implants.
As experts call for increased physician participation in the election, historical data suggests many physicians do not vote, Medscape reports.
Orthopedic surgeon Warren Ayers, MD, is joining the staff of Maui (Hawaii) Memorial Medical Center, MauiNow.com reports.
Throughout this week, the FDA released inspection reports that claimed 12 U.S. hospitals did not promptly report patient deaths or injuries associated with medical devices, according to Kaiser Health News.
The U.S. healthcare system is constantly battling data breaches, with cybercriminals gaining access to sensitive patient information they sell on the black web, according to McClatchyDC.
In a supplement filing, an attorney representing Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates alleged a proposed deal between Western Kentucky University and The Medical Center is in violation of federal anti-kickback laws, the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Here are seven spine surgeons and neurosurgeons that joined new organizations or received promotions in October.
Amid a year of acquisitions, Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet lowered the high end of its forecasted profits and cut its sales guidance, wreaking havoc on the company's share price on Monday, according to The Wall Street Journal.