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A review of studies published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests young athletes face the likelihood of recurring shoulder instability.

Cindy J. Chang, MD, past president of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, has been named chief medical officer of Team USA during the London Games.

This article is written by Zubin Emsley, CEO, ChartLogic Inc.

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Oregon has been named a top overall orthopedic service hospital by HealthGrades, a physician and hospital ratings organization.

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery aims to educate healthcare providers about nerve transfer surgery and the success of early referrals.

Pain management specialist Jack Berndt, MD, has joined Pinnacle Pain Center in Kennewick, Wash., according to a Bend Bulletin report.  

St. Jude Medical is recalling some of its Eon and Eon Mini pain management implants due to battery and charging issues, according to a Mass Device report.

Isaac Mitchell, MD, of Tri-County Orthopedic Center in Leesburge, Fla., performed a specialized reverse shoulder replacement during a live broadcast, according to The Daily Commercial.

The following commercial accountable care organizations or arrangements were announced since June, beginning with the most recent.

Here are the top 21 claim adjustment codes, followed by reason codes, reflecting why a claim wasn't paid or was paid differently than billed. These codes pertain to claims for all specialties across the country from April 23 through July…