Here are 11 orthopedic surgeons who were in the news this past week.
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Chicago-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute opened a new facility in Lincolnwood, Ill.
Expanding Orthopedics has been granted its 13th U.S. patent, adding to its extensive intellectual property portfolio of expandable bone devices.
Bacterin presented preclinical results of an antimicrobial coating for orthopedic devices intended to reduce implant-associated infections at the 2014 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting.
Celltex Therapeutics partnered with the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region.
Ramon Perez, DO, has joined Banner Health Clinic in Sterling, Colo., according to a Journal-Advocate report.
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu (Hawaii) added Graham Fedorak, MD, to its physician team, according to a MidWeek report.
Exactech reported revenue growth in the third quarter of 2014, but net income was down due to currency losses.
The switch from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance is stressful for healthcare providers, but even amid this monumental change hospitals and health systems continue to expand orthopedic offerings and services.
United Orthopedic Group and Breg have merged to create a company focused on providing sports medicine and rehabilitative orthopedic products and services.
