The recent rise in oblique injuries among professional baseball players may be associated with creatine, a legal dietary supplement that enhances muscle mass and strength, said Lewis Maharam, MD, former president of the New York chapter of the American College…
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Craig Shank, MD, has joined Dayton (Ohio) Children's Orthopedic Center, according to a Dayton Daily News report.
The in vivo three-dimensional kinematics of the spondylotic cervical spine during head rotation was accurately depicted and compared with those of healthy cervical spines to show a decrease in axial rotation and mean coupled with lateral bending, according to an…
An analysis of medical literature showed a lack of screening tools in the management of opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain, according to research published in the journal Pain Physician.
Boston Scientific has reported a 14 percent increase of worldwide neuromodulation sales as part of its first quarter FY 2011 financial results, according to a company news release.
There are several ways orthopedic and spine surgeons can position themselves for partnerships with hospitals or leadership positions within that structure. Industry experts discuss the different forms a partnership could take and how surgeons can best position themselves for these…
Here are four things to know about transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions.
The team physician is a position that requires a lot of time, energy and finances spent away from your regular practice. It can also be a highly rewarding experience, if the physician goes in with the right mindset. Here are…
June Heyer, a patient who received treatment for bone cancer in her leg at Chicago's Rush University's orthopedic oncology program, recently created an endowment to support the research of her physician, Steven Gitelis, MD, according to a release from Midwest…
Orthopedic practices need buy-in from the physicians, medical staff and other team members to run a successful business. Here are five tips for promoting buy-in from members at all levels of the orthopedic practice.