The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released the AAOS Issues Guide discussing the organization's top policy concerns, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Orthopedic surgeons Orie Kaltenbaugh, MD, and Joel Cleary, MD, have joined Fremont (Neb.) Area Medical Center, according to a Fremont Tribune report.
Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic plans to open a sports performance and rehabilitation center, according to a report from the Athens Banner-Herald.
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Overall, orthopedic surgeons are a relatively healthy bunch leading a healthy lifestyle, according to Medscape's Orthopedist Lifestyle Report 2012.
Opioid narcotic underutilization and overutilization are common concerns among primary care physicians and pain management physicians alike, and a clear communication system between physicians can ease the risk of inaccurate or inconsistent prescribing, says Yousuf Sayeed, MD, of the Spine…
Iowa Health-Des Moines announced last week that it will shutter its pain clinic near Iowa Lutheran hospital, leaving hundreds of chronic pain patients seeking treatment from new physicians, according to a Des Moines Register report.
Hospital for Special Surgery has launched a new interactive website dedicated to the Professional Golf Association of America's "Let's Move on Course!" health and fitness initiative.
Brian Schofield, MD, performed hand surgery on Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis for a fractured hamate in his right wrist, according to a Boston Herald report.
Cleveland Indians team physicians Rick Parker, MD, and Mark Schickendantz, MD, performed knee surgery on Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner at Cleveland Clinic, according to a CBS Sports report.