Aesculap launched a new generation of the Acculan 3Ti surgical motor system used in orthopedics, traumatology and cardiothoracic surgery, according to a company news release.
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Reflex Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, an orthopedic practice founded by Douglas Hampers, MD, opened in Delmont, Penn., according to a practice news release.
K2M, a spinal device company focused on treatment of complex spinal pathologies, received FDA 510k clearances for its CHESAPEAKE anterior-lumbar stabilization system, according to a company news release.
Accentus Medical, a medical technology company based in the UK, singed a license and services agreement with Zimmer Holdings that enables Zimmer to use Accentus' Agluna anti-infective technology on Zimmer products, according to a Zimmer news release.
Luther Midelfort Hospital, located in Eau Claire, Wis., opened a Saturday morning sports medicine clinic to diagnose and treat high school athletes, according to a local WEAU news report.
Great River Health Systems in West Burlington, Iowa, opened a Saturday sports medicine clinic to serve student athletes, according to a Fort Madison Daily Democrat report.
While professional team coaches understand the best practices for keeping adult athletes healthy, youth coaches are often parent volunteers with little knowledge about appropriate practice techniques. Sports medicine practices and physicians can hold seminars or workshops for local coaches on…
Robert S. Cairns, MD, an orthopedic physician practicing in Dubuque, Iowa, had formal disciplinary charges filed against him by the Iowa Board of Medicine on Aug. 20 for failing to provide appropriate surgical care to several patients, according to an…
In order to develop better treatment of football injuries, Daniel Garza, MD, emergency room and sports medicine physician at Stanford (Calif.) Hospital & Clinics, is collaborating with the San Francisco 49ers for a study about the biomechanics of football injuries,…
Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg, will receive Tommy John surgery today in order to rebuild an injured right elbow which has given him trouble for the latter part of this season, according to multiple news reports.