Volume of spine procedures, pushed down last year by reactions to prominent studies questioning the efficacy of some treatments, is expected to bounce back in 2011, according to Matthew O'Brien, an analyst at William Blair & Co. But Mr. O'Brien,…
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The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City will host a symposium for sports medicine professionals, athletic trainers and physical therapists to learn about the latest research, treatment and prevention methods of soccer-related injuries, according to a hospital news…
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Perioperative treatment with a single bolus of methadone improves postoperative pain control for patients undergoing complex spine surgery, according to a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Ken Reali has been appointed CEO of TranS1, a Wilmington, N.C.-based orthopedic device company, according to a company news release.
Spine surgeons Jeffrey C. Wang, MD, and Kevin J. McGuire, MD, have been recognized by Spine as outstanding reviewers of the year.