The global spine surgery market is expected to reach $9.3 billion by 2017, driven by an increase in patients with chronic back pain and awareness of surgical treatment, according to a report from Global Industry Analysts.
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Knute Buehler, MD, orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oregon, recently announced he will run for Oregon secretary of state, according to a report from The News-Review.
Hospital for Surgery in New York City has received the Gold Award for Best Mobile Communications from the Healthcare Leadership Awards at the Healthcare Internet Conference for its mobile app, according to a Norwalk Plus news report.
A new study found regular aerobic exercise decreased activity in memory and pain control areas of the brain in fibromyalgia patients, according to a WebMD report.
Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, and Mitchell H. Katz, MD, call for researching alternative ways to treat pain instead of pharmacotherapy, according to an editorial in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
For the estimated 116 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, proper pain management can improve functionality and quality of life as well as reduce pain, but pervasive myths can hinder treatment. Some of these myths are believed by patients while…
A stolen computer contained information on roughly 4.2 million Sutter Health patients, according to a health system news release.
Here are 10 marketing strategies orthopedic surgeons can apply within and outside of the practice.
The FDA approved Medtronic's AdaptiveStim with the RestoreSensor neurostimulation system, according to a Medtronic news release.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons board of directors had released an approved evidence-based guideline on the treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures, according to an AAOS news release.