Significant comorbidities among patients with hip fractures increase treatment costs and hospitalization after surgery, according to a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Five spine surgeons responded to this week's question: do you see yourself or your group participating in an ACO-like arrangement now or in the future?
Xavier Durlande, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic in Atlanta, recently performed surgery on Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford to repair a torn left pectoral muscle, according to a Sports Illustrated report.
MedShape, an Atlanta-based orthopedic device company, released its ExoShape Soft Tissue Fastener for the full market, according to a company news release.
Biomedical Structures, a Warwick, R.I.-based medical device company, recently announced its BIOFELT absorbable scaffold for orthopedic, cardiology and general surgery implants, according to a company news release.
Researchers found the benefits of muscle relaxants and neuromodulators for treating rheumatoid arthritis pain don't outweigh the side effects, according to a news release.
Here are 28 joint ventures between physicians, surgery center management companies and/or hospitals during 2011, organized alphabetically by state. Read the Becker's ASC Review list of 175 surgery centers that were developed or planned in 2011. Note: If you were…
Andrew Elkwood, MD, and his colleagues are currently working on a study of performing nerve graft transplantation using allograft or autograft tendon to restore extremities function in paraplegic patients after spinal cord injury, central nervous system insult or stroke. The…
The O'Bleness Health System in Pomeroy, Ohio, recently opened an ambulatory care pain management clinic, according to a Times Journal report.
Wisconsin Rapids-based orthopedic center McDonough Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center will join the Marshfield Clinic health system and change its name at the end of the month, according to a Wisconsin Rapids Tribune report.