Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Ken Waldichuk, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, in Los Angeles on May 15.
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Becker's reported on two settlements in orthopedic cases so far in May.
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Andrew Cordover, MD, performed spine surgery on Todd James Smith, a WWE wrestler who works under the name Ivar.
Since the beginning of April, three healthcare centers have opened or announced new facilities specifically for spine care.
Maywood, Ill.-based Loyola Medicine has launched a women's sports medicine program exclusively tailored to the healthcare needs of female athletes.
Surgeons at Cambridge (Minn.) Medical Center have completed the 500th knee and hip replacement procedure using Stryker's Mako robot at the facility, according to a May 16 report from the Isanti-Chisago County Star.