High school athletes suffering from a sports-related concussion sit on the bench longer when computerized neuropsychological testing is used, according to a news release from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
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Minimally invasive surgical treatment on the lumbar spine can be safely performed on elderly patients, according to an article published in Spine.
James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala., and John Wilckens, MD, team physician for the Baltimore Orioles and a physician at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, both recently evaluated Orioles prospective pitcher Matt Hobgood,…
Indiana lawmakers have proposed new legislation that would require student athletes to be removed from a game if a head injury or concussion is suspected, according to a Journal Gazette report.
Biomet Biologics has completed the enrollment for its Recover Kit clinical trial, according to a Benzinga news report.
William H. Dillin, MD, is a spine surgeon at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and is devoted to spine surgery and sports medicine. During his career, he has examined and performed surgery on several professional athletes, including Los Angeles Lakers players.…
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A recent webinar highlighted how healthcare reform will impact spine surgeons in hospitals and surgery centers. The webinar featured Nicola V. Hawkinson, DNP, RN, of SpineSearch discussing the key issues associated with managing spine surgery.
Employing minimally invasive surgical techniques can significantly improve intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain, surgical morbidity and return to function, according to an article published in Spine.
The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a letter of warning to Smith & Nephew over manufacturing problems at a company plant in Tuttlingen, Germany, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.