7 orthopedic surgeons making headlines — July 17, 2015
Here are seven orthopedic surgeons making headlines over the past week.
View ArticleDrs. Jotham Manwaring, Mark Stevens and Tyler Hansen join Intermountain...
The Intermountain Medical Group welcomed neurosurgeon Jotham Manwaring, MD, allergist Mark Stevens, MD, and family medicine physician Tyler Hansen, DO, according to St George News.
View ArticleNobilis Health names Dr. Neil Badlani VP of medical affairs: 7 takeaways
Nobilis Health named Neil Badlani, MD, vice president of medical affairs.
View ArticleCutting Edge Spine's PEEK-based lumbar interbody system receives FDA...
Cutting Edge Spine received FDA clearance for its EVOS system.
View ArticleCan Donald Trump's leadership style survive? 5 things to know
Renowned business man and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been under fire over the past month for his comments on topics such as immigration and most recently attacking Rep. Senator...
View ArticleHow well does informed consent work for spinal deformity surgery patients? 5...
A new study published in Spine examines informed consent for spinal deformity surgery patients.
View ArticleStryker acquires Turkish medical equipment company — 6 key notes
Stryker acquired Turkish medical equipment company Muka Metal.
View ArticleCampbell Clinic opens spine center: 5 things to know
Campbell Clinic is opening a new spine center in Cordova, Tenn., according to a Memphis Daily News report.
View Article10 things to know about prescription opioid abuse in the United States
For years, physicians have been prescribing opioids as a way to combat pain, yet this feeds into our nation's serious, often fatal, opioid abuse problem. The number of prescription opioid abusers is...
View Article7 things to know about TouchCare
Medical professionals are using telehealth to connect with patients and enhance physician/patient relations. TouchCare is one of the companies offering telehealth services, according to mHealth...
View ArticleTotal joint replacements & spine in ASCs: Meeting the Triple Aim with new...
The outpatient ambulatory surgery center is the next frontier for orthopedic surgery. Knee arthroscopies and ACL repairs have been done in the outpatient setting for years, and now technology is moving...
View Article6 things to know about the US spine device market
The spinal implant market in the United States is expected to grow over the next 10 years, according to a Q2 Metrics report.
View Article8 key trends in cervical laminoplasty
A new article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the trends and developments in cervical laminoplasty over the past 10 years.
View ArticleIlluminOss Medical appoints vice president of sales: 5 key notes
IlluminOss Medical appointed Clive Ridgwell vice president of sales.
View ArticleDr. Mauricio Valdes joins Hedley Orthopaedic Institute: 4 key notes
Physician Group of Arizona in Phoenix announced that Mauricio A. Valdes, MD, has joined its member Phoenix-based Hedley Orthopaedic Institute, according to an East Valley Tribune report.
View ArticleSmith & Nephew acquires Russian manufacturing companies: 5 takeaways
Smith & Nephew has acquired the trauma and orthopedics business of Russian-based manufacturing companies DeOst and DC.
View Article8 reasons to care about physician wellness
Countless medical professionals are dropping out before their residency, some to pursue other options and others are just burnt out. Physician wellness must be a priority, according to Forbes.
View ArticleBoneScalpel workshop attracts large crowd: 5 notes
Misonix, an international ultrasonic surgical device company, drew a crowd of more than 70 surgeons at its BoneScalpel Hands-On Workshop during the International Meeting on Advanced Spine Technologies...
View ArticleDr. Michael A. Gleiber relocates Florida practice to West Palm Beach: 5 key...
Minimally invasive spine surgeon Michael A. Gleiber, MD, FAAOS, relocated his headquarters and practice to downtown West Palm Beach, Fla.
View ArticleWhat patients aren't telling you: 5 points on patients seeking alternative...
Many patients seek alternative treatments for treating pain without their provider's knowledge. Researchers surveyed approximately 6,000 Kaiser patients in Washington and Oregon who had three or more...
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