Depending on the subspecialty, whether orthopedic surgeons worked more or less than 46 weeks per year could mean a difference of more than $100,000 or as little as $1,600. Here are 12 statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation based on productivity…
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Only 28 percent of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons members currently support Orthopaedic PAC, which was formed to work with lawmakers to ensure the needs of orthopedic surgeons and patients are met within new healthcare legislation, according to an AAOS…
German medical device company Ulrich medical has been using a Zwick GmbH to test servo-hydraulic fatigue for quality control and development of its spine implants, according to an AZ report.
Foundation Surgical Hospital, a Houston-based facility dedicated to orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, is now participating in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas provider network to offer more access to cost effective care for Blue Cross members, according to…
Sergio Rivero, MD, was recently named associate professor at the University of Arizona’s department of surgery division of neurosurgery according to a report by the Arizona Daily Star.
Ron Sparks has recently joined the Board of Directors at SANUWAVE Health, Inc., according to a SANUWAVE news release.
Tandem spinal stenosis can be effectively managed by either simultaneous decompression or staged decompression of the cervical and lumbar spine, according to a study published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
ANOVA Orthopaedic Solutions, a Brentwood, Tenn.-based orthopedic company, is seeking a patent for its methods of cost reduction, surgeon alignment with hospitals and improved efficiencies for orthopedic supply chain and facility orthopedic service lines, according to a company news release.
Exactech, a Gainesville, Fla.-based orthopedic device company, has reported the first implantation of its new porous metal acetabular system and surgical technique for hip replacements, according to an Exactech news release.
High school football players who use lace-up ankle braces are less likely to suffer acute ankle injuries, but are at the same risk of acute knee or other lower extremity injuries, according to a study published in the American Journal…