Karim Meijer, MD, head orthopedic surgeon for the New Orleans Saints, is leaving his current role to provide care for the Denver Broncos.
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Over the past 33 years, much has changed in the field of sports medicine. One thing that has remained the same, however, is Greg Mathien's, MD, commitment to strong patient relationships and consistent quality care.
Healthcare concierge Hall of Fame Health, partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has formed a new spine advisory board.
The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore earns $949,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based OrthoSC surgeon Justin Brothers, MD, has performed 1,000 robotic joint replacements using the DePuy Synthes Velys system.
Orthopedic and spine surgeons alike are finding that patients are growing increasingly frustrated with traditional insurance models.
Here are seven orthopedic and spine devices and technologies that have recently received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 17:
In 2001, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine introduced the AOSSM Hall of Fame, which recognizes members of the sports medicine community who have made important contributions to the specialty.
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina plans to sell its physician therapy business to Atlanta-based PT Solutions Physical Therapy, NC Health News/Charlotte Ledger reported Jan. 17.
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has acquired Raleigh, N.C.-based Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine, which has multiple locations in the area, according to a Jan. 15 report from Triangle Business Journal.