Russell Warren, MD, surgeon-in-chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, recently examined New York Giants receiver Steve Smith's injured left knee, according to a New York Post article.
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There could be a higher risk of postoperative C5 palsy in open door laminoplasty than double-door laminoplasty, according to a study published in Spine.
Orthofix has reduced its estimates for the end-of-year results, predicting the quarterly sales between $142 million and $144 million, down from the original prediction in October of $144 million to $148 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
NuVasive has settled a patent dispute with Orthofix and The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, which includes a $2 million payment from Orthofix to cover the settlement, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.
Philip Kwong, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, told Sports Illustrated that foot and ankle injuries have increased among sports players because they are being more aggressively diagnosed than they were in…
The National Football League and the National Athletic Trainers' Association are joining efforts to promote legislation that will raise awareness and protect youth athletes from the risk of concussion, according to a NATA news release.
Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Richard Walker of the Scripps Clinic Medical Group
Richard Walker, MD, is the current chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at the Scripps Clinic Medical Group in La Jolla, Calif. He also serves on the board of directors and executive management team for the Scripps Clinic. In…
Many orthopedic and spine practices are adding rehabilitative services, including physical therapists and athletic trainers, to make the practice a "one-stop shop" for patient care. Here are five key concepts for adding these services to your practice.
Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, Calif., has launched the Marin General Hospital Spine & Brain Institute that adds elective neurosurgery to its existing spine and trauma program, according to a hospital news release.
A recent AAOS Now article detailed the 10 biggest stories in orthopedics for 2010. The article included: