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John Demakas, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Rockwood Neuroscience Institute in Spokane, Wash. A fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Demakas is also a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society and…
Shepard Hurwitz, MD, the board’s executive director, previously stated the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery will use ProPublica's Surgeon Scorecard to assess its surgeons. The organization stated Dr. Hurwirtz ''miscommunicated'' and the organization will not be using ProPublica’s Scorecard, according…
The FDA warned physicians and patients about the potential increased risk of bone fracture risk when taking the type 2 diabetes medication Invokana, according to The Legal Examiner.
Matthew Gammons, MD, practices sports medicine and orthopedics at Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic in Rutland. His areas of interest include sports medicine and concussion medicine.
Here are 21 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies over the past week.
Nextremity Solutions has acquired foot fusion technology from Del Palma Orthopedics.
James Andrews, MD, performed knee surgery on Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, according to a report by The Wichita Eagle.
Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic has opened its new spine center, according to a report by The Daily News.
The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society named Samir Mehta, MD, president for 2015 to 2016.