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Thomas Weidrich, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon, recently performed surgery on Chicago Blackhawks player Bryan Bickell, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
Cross-linked polyethylene has a significantly lower steady-state wear rate when compared with the conventional ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, according to a study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Back pain affects approximately 75 percent of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, and the pain can be reduced after posterior fusion, according to an article published in Spine.
CHICAGO — ASC Communications, publisher of Becker's ASC Review and Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review, announce Geoffrey S. Connor, MD, orthopedic sports surgeon at Alabama Orthopaedic Spine and Sports Medicine Associates in Birmingham, will present at the 9th Annual Orthopedic,…
Kevin J. Stanley, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, recently joined OrthoCarolina at the practice's Mooresville, N.C., location, according to a Charlotte Business News report.
Biomet, a device company focused on the manufacturing of orthopedic products, has received FDA clearance for its Active Articulation E1 Dual Mobility Hip System, according to a company news release.
Johnson & Johnson and Synthes have entered into a definitive agreement, in which Johnson & Johnson will acquire Synthes for $21.3 billion, according to a company news release.
Leon Abram, MD, a spine surgeon, joined Danville (Va.) Spine Center, a division of Danville Orthopedic Clinic.
NeurogesX, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies, has posted fourth quarter total revenue of $2.3 million, according to a company news release.