While orthopedic surgeons strive to treat all patients the same, professional athletes' goals are often different from the average patient or weekend warrior. Here, orthopedic and sports medicine physicians from around the country discuss eight best practices for treating high-level…
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Paul C. McCormick, MD, a neurosurgeon on staff at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, according to an AANS news release.
Orthopedic practices around the country are looking for ways to increase efficiency and decrease costs, and implementing a speech-enabled electronic health record system could help in this crusade. Michael Rauh, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at UB Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine…
Results from a Mayo Clinic case study demonstrated Botox may help reduce pain in patients suffering from low cerebrospinal fluid headaches, according to a hospital news release.
Indiana House Public Health Committee approved a bill that would require physicians, nurses and other medical workers to undergo a criminal background check when applying for a new state license, according to a News-Times report.
The North American Spine Society, in conjunction with the University of Alberta's Centre for Health Evidence, is providing a free online course in evidence analysis for its members, according to a NASS news release.
Despite recent study results that show meditation can help relieve pain, it may be too early to recommend meditation as treatment for pain patients, according to an LA Times news report.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report outlining its review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval processes for medical devices.
Here are four reasons why orthopedic surgeons should subspecialize to increase profitability.
Randall T. Loder, MD, was recently named the new chair of the Indiana University department of orthopedic surgery, according to a university news release.