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10 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Overcome the Fiscal Cliff
The recent fiscal cliff deal has many implications for surgeons both professionally and personally, including tax increases. Roll backs from the Bush Tax Cuts include a 4.5 percent tax rate increase...
View ArticleOrthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio to Construct New $2.5M Building
Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio is moving forward with its plan to develop a $2.5 million new practice building, according to a Dayton Daily News report.The new 14,000-square-foot facility will...
View ArticleDr. Edward Khalfayan Performs Elbow Surgery on Seahawks' Breno Giacomini
Edward Khalfayan, MD, team physician for the Seattle Seahawks, performed elbow surgery on right tackle Breno Giacomini, according to an NBC Sports report.The arthroscopic procedure was performed at...
View ArticleMercy Becomes Official Medical Provider for St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis-based Mercy has inked a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to become the official medical provider for the team.However, longtime team physicians George Paletta, MD, and Lyndon Gross, MD, will...
View ArticleDr. Steven Raikin Performs Foot Surgery on Flyers Forward Scott Hartnell
Steven Raikin, MD, performed foot surgery on Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell, according to a report from The Tribune.Mr. Hartnell broke the first metatarsal in his left foot during play. Dr....
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Opportunities for Spine Technology Advancement: Q&A With Dr. Issada...
Spine surgeon Issada Thongtrangan, MD, of Valley Orthopedics in Phoenix, discusses the biggest opportunities for spine research and technology development in the future.Sign up for our FREE Spine...
View ArticleGlobal Nonfusion Spine Market to Grow to $1B by 2017
The Millennium Research Group estimated the global spinal nonfusion market will reach more than $1 billion by 2017.Spinal nonfusion technologies as still reimbursed much lower — if at all — than spinal...
View ArticleMedical Device Tax Takes $97M in January
The countrywide first payment of the new 2.3 percent medical device tax totaled $97 million, according to Star Tribune.Twice monthly deposits are being made from device manufacturers' revenue, and the...
View Article13 Sports Medicine Specialists on the Move
Here are 11 sports medicine physicians who recently joined or opened a new practice.If you would like to announce an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist move, contact Laura at...
View ArticleSpine and Healthcare Reform: 3 Surgeons Weigh In
Three spine surgeons discuss what aspect of healthcare reform will have the biggest impact on spine this year. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the...
View ArticleDr. William Taylor Performs Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Procedure
William Taylor, MD, has begun using a cutting-edge approach to scoliosis treatment, which is designed to produce better outcomes, decreased recovery time and reduced risk of complications.Dr. Taylor is...
View ArticleZimmer's 4Q Profits Slip 2.4% to $153M
Fourth-quarter profit at device manufacturer Zimmer Holdings dropped 2.4 percent in its 2012 fiscal year, from $156.6 million last year to $152.8 million this year.The slight drop in earnings was...
View ArticleMedtronic Develops MRI-Compatible Neurostimulator for Spine Pain
Medical device company Medtronic has introduced in Europe a line of spinal cord stimulators for chronic back and leg pain that are compatible with magnetic resonance imaging, according to American News...
View ArticleMissouri Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Dr. Chris Leslie
Chris Leslie, DO, an orthopedic sports medicine physician, has been inducted into the 2012 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, according to a Lake News report.Dr. Leslie has served as team physician for...
View ArticleOrthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute Medical Centers Sponsors American...
San Antonio-based Orthopaedic and Spine Institute Medical Centers announced it will sponsor the American Basketball League for its inaugural season in 2013.The developmental league will act as a feeder...
View ArticleNOCSAE Funds $855k in Sports Medicine & Concussion Research
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment has agreed to fund $855,657 in sports medicine and concussion research, with 85 percent specifically focused on sports-related...
View ArticleNeurological Consultants to Join Team Physicians at NFL Game Sidelines in 2013
The National Football League announced there will be neurological consultants for every team on the sidelines during games in the 2013 season, according to a report from The Inquisitr.The league hopes...
View Article9 Orthopedic Surgeries for Professional Athletes
Here are nine orthopedic surgeons who recently performed procedures on professional athletes.Hospital for Special Surgery's David Altchek, MD, performed knee surgery on Golden State Warriors player...
View ArticleMazor Robotics Receives Taiwanese Approval to Market Renaissance Spine System
Mazor Robotics received approval to market the Renaissance robotic spine system in Taiwan.Mazor will work with Pinnaclemed to distribute its system, which provides minimally invasive access to complex...
View Article15 Statistics Comparing Orthopedic Surgeon Compensation to Other Specialties
Here are 15 statistics about how orthopedic surgeon compensation compares to other specialties, based on data from the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2012.Average compensationOrthopedic...
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