The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is partnering with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Research Society on a major research symposium to connect military and civilian surgeons, according to a report in AAOS Now.
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Here are eight statistics on spine surgeon compensation, according to MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.
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Here are 10 leaders of new spine and neurosurgery programs at hospitals and surgery centers in 2011.