Spine surgeons who rely on clinical impression for diagnosing spinal disorders often do not accurately identify patients in psychological distress, according to an article published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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Walter Virkus, MD, an orthopedic oncology specialists at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, successfully treated a young female patient with osteosarcoma and released her to return to sporting activities, according to a practice news release.
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Smith & Nephew has officially denied having discussions on the sale of the company, according to a report from The New York Times.
Cecil Risher, Jr., the former office manager of an orthopedic supply company in Brunswick, Ga., has pleaded guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that bilked more than $500,000 from Medicare, according to a Florida Times-Union report.
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Deji Karim, running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, underwent successful hand surgery at the Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute, according to a company news release.