While female surgeons are underrepresented in orthopedic and spine care overall, they are also underrepresented in the world of professional athletics.
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Ravi Chari, MD, was named CEO of Orthopaedic Solutions Management, according to a Nov. 5 news release.
Laminoplasty and laminectomy and fusion are both options to address cervical myelopathy, but their cost-effectiveness varies, according to a study in the Nov. 15 issue of Spine.
Fifty hospitals have been named in the top 10% of orthopedic surgery hospitals nationwide three years in a row, per Healthgrades.
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has opened a spine center.
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw underwent a successful surgery at Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics on Nov. 4, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on David Fry, player for the Cleveland Guardians, on Oct. 30 in Dallas, according to a Nov. 4 report by espn.com.
Atllanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics added two orthopedic surgeons to its team, according to a Nov. 5 news release shared with Becker's.
Ozempic has been lauded for its ability to treat a number of chronic conditions on top of obesity, including orthopedic pain.
Brain Cole, MD, performed knee surgery on Joe Jiménez, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, on Oct. 29 in Chicago.