Matthew Massey, MD, recently joined OrthoMemphis and will focus his practice on musculoskeletal problems of the foot, ankle and knee, according to a report by The Memphis Daily News.
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Frank Falco, MD, of Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians in Elkton, Md., will give a lecture at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians "Comprehensive Review Course and Cadaver Workshop," according to a MASPP news report.
A new study found patients who use opioids prior to knee replacement experience more complications, according to findings published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Using a once-monthly extended-release naltrexone intramuscular injection is an effective way to prevent opioid dependency relapse after detoxification, according to findings presented at the Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress and a Medscape Medical News report.
Edward Choung, DO, and Anel Abreu, DO, recently joined the North Country Orthopaedic Group according to a report by the Watertown Daily Times.
Zimmer Holdings announced today in a news release that it has acquired Memphis-based ExtraOrtho, which includes its external fixation line XtraFix External Fixation System.
According to a 2010 HealthCare Appraisers survey, pain management is the fifth most desirable specialty for surgery centers, with 76 percent of management companies approving of the choice. VMG Health data also indicates the specialty makes up a considerable percentage…
The American Pain Society announced its support for the CDC's call to better manage prescription drug abuse while maintaining treatment for those who need it, according to an APS news release.
Stryker plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5 percent among other restructuring activities to reduce annual pre-tax operating costs, according to a Stryker news release.
A new study published in Spine shows similar good results after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with allograft, autograft and cage, as well as after cervical disc arthroplasty in patients with symptomatic cervical disease.