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Jeff Leland, CEO of Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners, has been involved in the management and development of several spine-focused ambulatory surgery centers, including joint ventures between hospitals and physician groups. He discusses five core concepts for achieving and maintaining…
Richard Steadman, MD, founder of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., will perform knee surgery on Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio, according to a Fox Sports North report.
This article is written by Tommy Mitchell, President, CEO, Founder of OrthoDirectUSA.
Howard Smith, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon, has joined the Brain & NeuroSpine Clinic of Missouri in Cape Girardeau, according to Southeast Missourian report.
Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have partnered to operate the Cleveland Traumatic Neuromechanics Consortium, according to a report from The Plain Dealer.
Ascendx Spine announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Acu-Cut Vertebral Augmentation System for treating vertebral compression fractures.
Antibiotic-impregnated cement nails can be an effective tool for treating tibial infections after undergoing surgery for a tibial fracture, according to an AAOS Now report.
Heinz Hoenecke, MD, team physician for the San Diego Padres, recently performed knee surgery on outfielder Carlos Quentin's right knee, according to an MLB report.
Smith & Nephew has sued Triad Group of Hartland for $3.2 million in lost inventory after both companies voluntarily recalled their alcohol wipes and swabs in January 2011, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report.