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SpineSmith Partners and Celling Technologies has hired Brian Burkinshaw as vice president of research and development, according to a news release from both companies.

Medical coding is an important aspect of any physician's practice and finding a competent coder is key for a practice's success. For any coders who are looking to distinguish themselves as top among their colleagues, experienced coder and author of…

Alex Vaccaro, MD, is no stranger to risky situations. In June, he performed spine surgery on a Haiti teenager who was badly deformed from two years of tuberculosis ravaging his body. After removing three vertebrae, Dr. Vaccaro was faced with…

Symmetry Medical, a Warsaw, Ind.-based orthopedic device manufacturer, named Jose Fernandez as senior vice president of new product development, according to a company news release.

Here is the average intra-operative surgery time for a knee arthroscopy (CPT 29881) in an ASC, by the number of cases the ASC performs each month, according to data from Genascis.

Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, has been named head of the newly opened Comprehensive Spine Institute of New Jersey , according to the Jersey City Independent.

Muhammad Akhtar, MD, has joined the Adena Bone & Joint Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, according to the Chillicothe Gazette.

In today's world it is important for physicians to distinguish themselves in their specialties. President of Phildadelphia-based Rothman Institute and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Rothman Institute Todd Albert, MD, says the most important elements in distinguishing top…

Orthopedic and trauma surgeon Gordon Cromwell, Jr., MD, was recently named chief of staff at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash. The position may be new, but the location isn't: Dr. Cromwell has been with Harrison for 33 years. During…

Keith L Wapner, MD, has been installed as president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, according to a society news release.