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Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic Clinic has selected SRS’s EHR technology and services for its practice.

Peter Millett, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., recently performed biceps surgery on Brian Shaw, who is hopeful to compete in the 2012 World’s Strongest Man competition.

Here are 10 recent findings on to pain management and treatment.

Krisaps J. Keggi, MD, recently received The Silver Order of Virtuti Medici award from the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, according to an AAOS Now report.

Anders G.J. Rhodin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, recently joined Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, according to a Bennington Banner report.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis underwent an emergency fasciotomy to relieve pressure in his leg caused by swelling, which team physician Neal ElAttrache, MD, said could have resulted in amputation if he had waited any longer, according to…

Benvenue Medical, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based spine device company has named Thomas M. Prescott and Thomas C. Wilder to its board of directors.

A new study found that mental distraction can reduce pain, according to a Press Association report.

Nucynta ER extended-release tablets were significantly more effective than a placebo in providing pain relief to adults with chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy, according to a News-Medical report.

SurgiTech and Amendia, a spinal implants and surgical instrumentation company, has entered into a license agreement for the patented SurgiFile Spinal Decompression System.