A group of surgeons, physicians and EMS clinicians who have responded to six mass shootings in the last five years have prepared response guidelines for providers.
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Bozeman, Mont.-based Bridger Orthopedic received Center of Excellence designation, CBS affiliate KBZK reported July 23.
Lori Pagan has been named CEO of Orthopaedics NorthEast in Fort Wayne, Ind.
The new head of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and three more orthopedic surgeon leadership appointments since July 1:
UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa, became the first hospital in the state to get DNV hip and knee replacement certification, The Messenger News reported July 22.
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Key notes on medical technology giant Stryker's moves reported by Becker's from Feb. 10 to June 12:
An orthopedic physician will have to face a lawsuit over allegations he failed to diagnose cancer in a patient's leg, according to the Texas Court of Appeals.
Rajiv Puri, MD, of Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics, performed the first smart knee replacement in the greater Chicago area on June 20.
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic will have to face trial on some accusations that the practice violated the False Claims Act through kickback-related Medicare and Medicaid claims, according to an order from Georgia's Middle District court.
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has partnered with Excelerate to create savings for patients by using a physician-engagement sourcing model for surgical supplies.