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An article published in the Journal of Neurological Disorders examines the hybrid procedure of endoscopic decompression, foraminalplasty and dorsal rhizotomy for patients with foraminal stenosis and lumbar spondylosis as an alternative fusion.

Alexandria, Minn.-based Heartland Orthopedic Specialists participated in a two-day concussion evaluation and management workshop.

SI-BONE reported results from two studies revealing the impact of the iFuse Implant System on opioid use.

Mariners Medical Director Edward Khalfayan, MD, of Seattle-based Orthopedic Physician Associates examined and diagnosed Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez and outfielder Mitch Haniger's injuries, according to The Seattle Times.

Four physicians across the country evaluated San Francisco Giants star pitcher Madison Bumgarner's injured AC joint, according to The Mercury News.

Longtime Detroit Red Wings team physician John Finley, DO, has passed away, according to Detroit Free Press.

James Andrews, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine confirmed an initial diagnosis on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Xavier Cedeno's left arm, according to CBS Sports.

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center awarded Freddie Fu, MD, of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine the Pioneer of Sports Medicine Award, according to Gwinnett Daily Post.

Aditya Patel, MD, joined New York City-based Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center.

Female athletes are much more prone to suffer sports-related concussions than men are, according to a Columbia University study covered in Mescape.