Professional football players have a higher return-to-play rate and longer career after operative treatment than players undergoing non-operative treatment, according to a study published in Spine.
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The 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference will be held June 9-11 in Chicago. This exclusive orthopedic, spine and pain-focused ASC conference will feature the expertise of the following speakers. For more information on the conference, or…
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In efforts to stamp out prescription drug abuse, the Obama administration is seeking to pass legislation that would require physicians to undergo training before being allowed to prescribe controlled substances such as Oxycontin, according to a New York Times news…
After some growth in the last quarter of 2010, Stryker's sales in hip and knee replacements were flat in the first quarter of 2011, although the company reported $2.02 billion in net sales, a 12 percent increase over the first…
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Health Volunteers Overseas has recognized Isador Lieberman, MD, a spine surgeon with Texas Back Institute in Plano, with the HVO Golden Apple Award for his work with the Uganda Spine Mission, according to a Texas Back Institute news release.