Interest in co-management agreements has increased dramatically over the last two years as hospitals explore various forms of physician integration, including bundled care, valued-based payment arrangements and accountable care organizations. Since much of the first wave of co-management agreements began…
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Thomas Byrd, MD, team physician for the Pittsburgh Pirates, performed hip surgery on Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton for a labral tear, which had been affecting his performance for the latter part of the 2011 season.
X-spine has received FDA clearance for its Calix PC Spinal Implant System, according to a company news release.
Patients who undergo anterior cervical decompression and fusion have more risk of experiencing gastroesophageal reflux than patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery, according to a story published in Spine.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently participated in the Safe, Accessible Playground Design Day event to promote the construction of more community parks in San Francisco, according to an AAOS news release.
Surgery for hip impingement among athletes is becoming more common and is performed more often on younger athletes than in previous years, despite the lack of evidence for the efficacy of the procedure, according to a report from the New…
Michael Chen, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, recently joined Mercy Health Physicians in Cincinnati, according to a Mason Buzz report.
Allen Medical Systems' Jackson Table is designed to reduce OR-acquired pressure ulcers. The table includes a patient positioning and support system that can be used during several different spine procedures. Surgeons can also use the C-Flex head positioning system, which…
TranS1 has launched a new lateral access fusion system for interbody fusions, according to a company news release.