An increasing number of women are becoming orthopedic surgeons, and a survey suggests these future female orthopedic surgeons are more likely to reduce their work hours during portions of their career than their male counterparts, according to a study published…
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David Floyd, who served as worldwide president of DePuy Orthopaedics since 2007, has announced his resignation to "pursue interests outside the company," according to a Bloomberg Businessweek news report.
Leon Abram, MD, a traumatic spinal disorder surgeon, recently joined Danville (Va.) Spine Center, a division of Danville Orthopedic Clinic, according to a Danville Regional Medical Center news release.
Cervical spondylosis patients with sympathetic symptoms can be treated successfully with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using PEEK cages, according to an article published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
Anthony Romeo, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and team physician for the Chicago White Sox, performed shoulder surgery last July on White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy after he tore his right latissimus dorsi tendon completely off…
Here are five patterns and points on cervical spine surgery.
Howard An, MD, director of spine surgery and the spine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, recently received the Kappa Delta Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, according to a Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush news release.
Physical therapy alone on the day of surgery after total joint arthroplasty decreases the length of stay at hospitals, according to a study recently presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Outpatient spine is still almost entirely out-of-network, but a few payors are beginning to agree to reasonably priced in-network carve-outs. Merritt Healthcare, based in Somers, N.Y., successfully negotiated carve-outs for 16 spine procedures with a payor in Massachusetts. Matt Searles,…
Here are four tips for orthopedic surgeons and surgery centers to achieve the best results during orthopedic device contract negotiations and renegotiations.