Local bone graft is as beneficial as iliac bone graft for posterior lumbar interbody fusion at a single level, according to an article published in Spine.
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Parkview Ortho Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., a hospital for elective orthopedic surgery patients, is expanding to include more patient rooms and larger service areas, according to a story published in The News-Sentinel.
The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score for pain related to postoperative pain in rotator cuffs is a more accurate assessment for elite athletes than the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, according to a study published in The American Journal of…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons supports the FDA 510k program and refutes the claim that the pre-market approval process is safer and better able to identify products than the current FDA 510k clearance process, according to an AAOS Now…
Here are ten stories about orthopedic program expansions in hospitals and hospital partnerships with orthopedic practices.
Hospitals near Boise, Idaho, are increasingly employing physicians who are heading to hospitals due to economic pressures on their private practices, according to an Idaho Statesman report.
The FDA said it plans to revoke approval of Menaflex, ReGen Biologics' knee implant, after a 2009 review found four New Jersey congressmen and the FDA commissioner had improperly interceded in the approval process, according to a report by the…
Founder and CEO of The Bonati Spine Institute in Hudson, Fla., Alfred Bonati, MD, has become a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery procedures and technology. During his career, spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Bonati has completed more than…
Successful orthopedic practice administrators must have a clear understanding of how to keep practice costs low while also earning respect from the physicians in their practice. Patrick Hinton, executive director of the Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute successfully leads a group…
Caryl Serbin, president and founder of Serbin Surgery Center Billing, recommends the follow eight quick tips for picking the best insurance plans for your surgery center.