Here are seven statistics on the average hours per week that orthopedic physicians spend seeing patients in the hospital, based on the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013 Results.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced the creation of a PSA campaign that focuses on capturing the stories of patients whose lives and full mobility were restored by orthopedic care.
Neuroaxial anesthesia is associated with superior perioperative outcomes and fewer deaths as compared to general anesthesia in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement procedures, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.
La Peer Health Systems in Beverly Hills, Calif., announced the opening of the Joint Surgery Center of Excellence, a sub-division of its surgery center.
Here are seven statistics on what orthopedic physicians find to be the most satisfying aspects of their jobs, based on the Medscape Orthopedist and Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation Report: 2013 Results.
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OhioHealth in Columbus has plans to open an outpatient center in Hilliard, Ohio, that will offer a wide-range of services including orthopedic care and hand therapy, according to a report by The Columbus Dispatch.
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina announced that it has added orthopedic urgent care services to its Ballantyne office in Charlotte.
The Rothman Institute in Philadelphia has opened a new office in Bryn Mawr, Pa., according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report.
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y., announced the extension of the enrollment period for a total knee replacement pain management clinical trial.
Physician-owned hospitals are seeking waivers, deploying lobbyists and navigating around restrictions on their expansion included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.