ADRSupport, a website gathering information and offering support for spine surgery patients, presented the initial findings of a postoperative survey to the Spinal Arthroplasty Society's meeting in New Orleans and is ready to create a spine surgery registry, according to…
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Bell-Horn Orthopedic, an orthopedic products manufacturer, and Hasco Medical, a distributor of medical equipment, have entered into a partnership allowing Hasco to distribute a complete line of Bell-Horn products nationwide, according to a Hasco Medical news release.
As chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute and vice president of the department of neurosurgery, Edward Benzel, MD, seems happy to share his wisdom on back problems. In an interview with WebMD on the prevalence of back pain, he…
Here are five statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation from 2009 data, according to the MGMA Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2010 Report.
The Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy hospital has become the first hospital in the Carolina's HealthCare System to earn certification for both total hip and total knee replacement, according to a hospital news release.
SpineMark and Royal Philips Electronics have entered into a long-term partnership to build spine centers globally, according to a Philips news release.
For small and rural orthopedic practices and spine centers, recruiting physicians is becoming more and more challenging. Recruiter Dawn Golden with Catalina Medical Recruiters says the physician shortage makes it difficult for smaller and rural settings to attract orthopedic surgeons.…
Wright Medical Group launched the EVOLUTION Medial-Pivot Knee System, the next generation in Wright's medial-pivot knees, which feature more sizing options and a posterior stabilized option, according to a company news release.
Conmed, a medical technology company focusing on surgical devices for minimally invasive surgery, reported a 10 percent increase in sales for the second quarter of 2010, reporting $181.1 million compared to the $164.6 million reported during the second quarter of…
The University of West Alabama implemented an athletic training outreach program for administrators, coaches and healthcare providers aimed at improving evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and injury referral regarding young athletes, according to a Demopolis Times report.