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Clinical assessment of the single-leg squat task is a reliable tool to identify people with hip muscle dysfunction, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
David A. Weimer, MD, recently became a partner at Youngstown (Ohio) Orthopaedic Associates, according to a report from The Vindicator.
Implementing a preoperative Staphylococcus screening and treatment program among total joint arthropalsty patients can decrease the risk of surgical site infection, potentially by 82 percent, according to a study conducted by Scott M. Sporer, MD.
Surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can raise the patient's self-esteem, according to an article published in Spine.
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…
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.