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Boston Scientific has launched the Clik Anchor for its Precision Plus Spinal Cord Stimulator System after the Food and Drug Administration cleared the device for use in the U.S., according to a company news release.

The state of Washington plans to implement a series of laws that would clamp down on physicians who excessively prescribe pain medications, according to a Buffalo News report.

Patients achieved similar satisfactory outcomes from fresh-frozen hamstring tendon allografts and autografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Geoffrey Bernas, MD, and Michael Rauh, MD, sports medicine physicians with UB Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Buffalo, N.Y., are now seeing patients at the Wyoming County Community Health System, according to a Buffalo Business First report.

Philadelphia Phillies' team physician recently examined closing pitcher Brad Lidge's shoulder and concluded there could be a possible tear, according to a report from The Morning Call.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons formally launched the AAOS Education Enhancement Fund at the organization's annual meeting in February, according to an AAOS Now news report.

Jess H. Lonner, MD, a knee surgeon, recently joined Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, according to a practice news release.

The transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair technique may be as effective as other double-row suture anchor techniques employed in rotator cuff repairs, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Johnny Lin, MD, a foot and ankle specialist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, recently spoke on Comcast SportsNet about the best treatment options for athletes who sustain a sprained ankle, according to a practice news release.

Advanced Pain Management, based outside of Milwaukee, says it is the largest pain group in the United States, with 28 physicians and almost 300 employees working at 11 pain centers in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Vishal Lal, APM's CEO, describes how…