As childhood obesity becomes a growing problem in the United States, orthopedic surgeons are preparing to treat these patients with consideration to their unique condition, according to an AAOS report.
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After former CEO Stephen MacMillan resigned last week, Stryker announced the interim chief executive will receive a $750,000 annual salary, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking $163 million in additional funds to build a new spinal cord injury unit and renovate the existing facility at its Brockton campus, according to an Enterprise report.
Nels Dahlgren, MD, and Michael Crabtree, MD, recently opened USA Pain Professionals in Rio Rancho, N.M., according to an ABQ Journal report.
A new report from the Bravewell Institute found three-quarters of healthcare facilities reported success treating chronic pain with an integrative medical practice.
Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will delay the Oct. 1, 2013, compliance date for transitioning to the ICD-10 procedural and diagnostic coding set, according to an HHS news release.
Properly fitting helmets can decrease the risk of losing consciousness after sustaining a concussion during football games, according to an American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine news release.
DJO Global reported $284.2 million during the fourth quarter of 2011, a 13.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010, according to a company news release.
DePuy Orthopaedics has received premarket supplemental approval for the use of TRUMATCH Personalized Solutions with its SIGMA RP Knee System, according to a company news release.
Thomas Clanton, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., recently performed surgery to repair an Achilles tendon tear for Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, according to an NBA report.