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Robert Anderson, MD, performed surgery on forward Anderson Varejao for a ruptured right peroneal longus tendon.

The gear carried by American soldiers in combat meant to protect them sometimes causes spinal injury and degeneration, according to a story published in The Seattle Times.

A laptop computer containing personal medical information on patients was recently stolen from OrthoMontana in Billings, Mont., according to a report from The Gazette.

The Food and Drug Administration may soon be cracking down on mail-order genetic tests such as those that claim to find out which sport children will excel at by testing their DNA, according to a KGW news report.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests surgeons complete training in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief before providing orthopedic and medical care to disaster victims, according to an AAOS news release.

Established seven physician Orthopedic Surgical group looking for physician to expand the existing Spine Surgery practice.

UniCare, a subsidiary of WellPoint Health Networks, has revised its coverage policy to cover total ankle replacement systems with FDA approval, such as the STAR ankle produced by Small Bone Innovations, according to an SBi news release.

Capital Region Orthopaedics in Albany, N.Y., has partnered with Albany (N.Y.) Medical College division of orthopedics and Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center to offer full-service orthopedic care, according to a Times-Union news report.

Richard Steadman, MD, founder of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., performed successful knee surgery on Oakland A's fielder Ryan Sweeney, who recently returned to play for the first time since being placed on the injured list in July, according…

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary, according to the hospital's website.