University Medical Center in Lafayette, La., will open an orthopedic clinic on July 1, as part of the planned expansion of services after Lafayette (La.) General Medical Center takes over University Medical Center on June 24, according to a report…
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Alachua, Fla.-based RTI Biologics will purchase Pioneer Surgical Technology and pay at least $130 million for the company's stock.
NuVasive had to raise its litigation royalty expense estimate for the year after a U.S. District Court set royalty rates for the company's CoRoent XL implants at 13.75 percent and MaXcess retractors at 8.25 percent.
Top Nursing Programs has released "Back Pain 101," which explores the incidence of back pain, healthcare costs, lifestyle costs, causes and prevention.
James Bradley, MD, head orthopedic surgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has performed successful arthroscopic surgery on Ben Roethlisberger's right knee, according to an NFL.com report.
On Tuesday, James Andrews, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, performed reconstructive elbow surgery on the Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa, according to an NBC Sports report.
A poll taken earlier this year by the American College of Physician Executives found that more than half of physician leaders felt their organizations would be impacted by sequestration.
At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Amy Gagliardi will give a presentation titled "How to Achieve Significant Savings With a GPO: Q&A."