6 Ways Evidence-Based Medicine Impacts Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
The recent focus on evidence-based medicine throughout the medical field has prompted both challenges and opportunities in orthopedics. Click to continue »
AAOS President Dr. Daniel Berry: 4 Thoughts on the Future
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently named Daniel Berry, MD, chair of the orthopedic surgery department at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as president for 2011. Click to continue »
50 Great Orthopedic Practices to Know
Orthopedic practices were selected for inclusion on this list based on practice size, services and reputation in their communities. This list was created after substantial research by our editorial staff. Practices do not pay and cannot pay to be included on this list. This list is not an endorsement of any organization’s clinical abilities. Click to continue »
Publisher’s Letter: July 2011
18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers — Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues ConferenceClick to continue »
9 Points for Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons on Forming Positive Relationships With Hospitals
If you want to become part of the overall continuum of care in your community, forming a partnership or aligning with a hospital may be in your future, if it hasn’t occurred already. Click to continue »
70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons and Specialists
The following hip specialists were selected for this list based on the awards they received from major orthopedic organizations, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications and positions of service held at hospitals and practices. Click to continue »
Zimmer’s Cheryl Blanchard: 5 Points on the International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries
Zimmer has supported national joint replacement registries outside of the United States for several years. Click to continue »
10 Biggest Trends in Spine Pain Management
Leading pain management physicians discuss the latest trends in spine pain management. Click to continue »
6 Studies Supporting Timely Surgical Intervention for Appropriate Spine Indications
1. Kyphoplasty among fracture patients. New research suggests that performing kyphoplasty for patients who sustained vertebral fractures as a result of an injury decreases the likelihood of death by 44 percent, compared to patients who are prescribed bed rest and pain killers. Click to continue »
5 New Studies Influencing Sports Medicine
Here are five new studies impacting sports medicine. The studies were published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine, unless otherwise noted. Click to continue »
What Percentage of Orthopedic Surgeons Will be Employed in 5 Years? 10 Responses
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons most recent census data for 2008, 44.3 percent of orthopedic surgeons were practicing in a private practice setting and 20.9 percent were in a solo practice. Click to continue »
30 Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons on the Move
Danville (Va.) Spine Center, a division of Danville Orthopedic Clinic, welcomed Leon Abram, MD, a traumatic spinal disorder surgeons. Click to continue »
