Researchers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City found that wrong-patient electronic orders occur frequently with computerized provider order entry systems, and electronic interventions can reduce the risk of these errors occurring, according to a recent study published in…
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The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society has been recognized with the 2012 State Orthopaedic Society Achievement Award for its efforts in handling problems facing its membership, according to an AAOS Now report.
Bryan Parry, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined Viera (Fla.) Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, according to a Florida Today report.
Non-surgical treatment of superior labral tears may allow baseball players to return to their same level of play, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's annual meeting in Baltimore.
Robert G. Marx, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, has published a book on anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention for athletes.
Ascendx Spine has received ISO 13485 Certification and CE marking approval for its Ascendx VCF Repair System and its Acu-Cut Vertebral Augmentation System to treat vertebral compression fractures.
Here are 10 orthopedic and spine devices recently launched, announced or released. Sign up for our FREE Spine E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox! Aesculap Implant Systems, a B. Braun company, has released its new VEGA…
The global artificial implants market is projected to reach $89 billion by 2018, according to the latest analysis by Global Industry Analysis.
The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians has issued an updated version of its Opioid Guidelines for Responsible Prescribing in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.