Craig Roberts, MD, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Louisville (Ky.), was recently named the chairman of the school's department of orthopedics, according to a university news release.
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Rob Heidt, Jr., MD, director of sports medicine for University Orthopaedics at the University of Cincinnati, and Angelo Colosimo, MD, team physicians for the Cincinnati Bengals, have decided to relinquish their posts as team physicians, according to a KY Post…
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Philip Lucas, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, recently received the hospital’s Milton Hamolsky Physician Award for leadership commitment to patient care, hospital and community service and recognition by his peers. He has a professional…
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Cervical spondylosis patients can be treated successfully with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using PEEK cages, according to a study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons will hold the 2011 Annual Meeting Feb. 15-19 in San Diego, according to an AAOS news release.