Soccer players who suffer from fractures are likely to return to the same level of play prior to their injuries, according to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Don Johnson II, MD, is a spine surgeon at the Southeastern Spine Institute in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Madhavan Pisharodi, MD, a neurosurgeon and owner of the Pisharodi Surgical Clinic in Brownville, Texas, was awarded the Malayalee Achievers Award from the World Malayalee Council for advancements in the field of spine surgery, according to a Brownsville Herald report.
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A recent BMJ.com debate explored the controversy surrounding spinal manipulation as a treatment for neck and back pain and whether the practice is dangerous, according to a Washington Post report.
New York officials this week announced a deal on legislation to establish tighter online oversight of prescription painkillers, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Orthopedic medical device manufacturer Orthofix, based in Dallas, has agreed to a $34 million settlement to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations.
David Altchek, MD, New York Mets team physician, has confirmed the original diagnosis for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay's shoulder injury, according to a local CBS report.
SurgLine has signed an agreement that will allow it to offer its low-cost surgical implants products to Castlegate Holdings, which will provide the products to rural hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and orthopedic and neurosurgical groups in California.
Spinal Elements, a spine technology company, announced plans to launch its Lucent Ti-Bond line of PEEK interbody implants with a plasma-sprayed titanium porous coating this August.