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Orthopedic surgeon sentenced in $31M 'trip-and-fall' scheme
Orthopedic surgeon Andrew Dowd, MD, was sentenced to 102 months in prison for his role in a "trip-and-fall" fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said April 25. -
Press Ganey honors Hospital for Special Surgery for 10th consecutive year
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has earned the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence award for the 10th consecutive year in the category of patient experience. -
Intelivation Technologies opens orthopedic technology development facility
Medical device company Intelivation Technologies has opened a research and development facility dedicated to advancing orthopedic technologies in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. -
Seattle Thunderbirds orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alfred Blue dies
Alfred Blue, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Seattle Thunderbirds, a junior hockey league team, has died, the team said. -
Dr. Jonathan Glashow to perform knee surgery on NBA player Victor Oladipo
Jonathan Glashow, MD, is set to perform knee surgery on Victor Oladipo, a player for the Miami Heat in the NBA, according to an April 24 report by the Miami Herald. -
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center adds Dr. Timothy Nice
Fairlawn, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has added Timothy Nice, MD, to its team of physicians in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. -
5 orthopedic surgeons operating on MLB athletes
Here are five orthopedic sports medicine surgeons who have operated on MLB players that Becker's has reported on since March 20: -
Marshfield Medical Center, Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin partner up
Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam (Wis.) and Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin teamed up to expand access to orthopedic and sports medicine care at Marshfield Medical Center. -
Dr. Kyle Potter named Military Medicine Hero
Orthopedic surgeon Army Col. Benjamin "Kyle" Potter, MD, recieved the the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine’s Army Hero of Military Medicine Award. -
10 sports medicine leaders to know
Below is a list of 10 sports medicine leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth. -
Dr. Michael Brunt operates on Pittsburgh Penguins player
Michael Brunt, MD, in collaboration with Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, performed core muscle surgery on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta. -
2 recent orthopedic sentencings
Two orthopedic surgeons were sentenced in separate fraud schemes in the last month. -
Dr. Julienne Lippe joins Montana hospital
Julienne Lippe, MD, joined Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, Mont., The Western News reported April 21. -
'Something will have to change': How orthopedic surgeons can thrive amid economic challenges
Five orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what orthopedic surgeons will have to change to remain successful if current economic trends continue. -
7 updates on the Bear implant in 4 months
The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration implant uses a patient's own blood to repair their ACL. Here are seven updates on the Bear implant that Becker's has reported on since January 20: -
Holy Cross Health Orthopedic Institute adds Dr. Daniel Gonzalez
Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined Holy Cross Health Orthopedic Institute in Oakland Park, Fla., according to an April 19 report by South Florida Hospital News. -
Orthopedic surgeon sentenced in $31M fraud scheme
Lawrence Alexander, MD, was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for his role in a $31 million Medicare fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said April 20. -
Dr. Mark Getelman performs 1st arthroscopy with new scope
Mark Getelman, MD, performed the first in human case with Summit, a first-of-its-kind arthroscope. -
Dr. Martin O'Malley operates on Tiger Woods
Professional Golfer Tiger Woods had ankle surgery on April 19, according to a statement posted on Twitter. -
Lawsuit accuses DePuy Synthes of knowingly selling faulty knee devices
A man is suing DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic business, for allegedly marketing knee implants the company knew were faulty, according to a lawsuit filed April 17 in North Carolina's Western District Court.
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