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Here are seven statistics about the orthopedics market from independent market analyst Datamonitor. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: 510(k) clearance | FDA | orthopedic device

The FDA issued 13 orthopedic-related 510(k) clearances in September, according to a report by the FDA. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: approval | FDA | orthopedic devices

An internal FDA memo suggests that the agency is already tightening its device-approval process, even before it completes its review of the process, following its finding that an orthopedic device may have been improperly approved, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: pain management | Smith & Nephew | spinal injection system | TRUCATH

Smith & Nephew Biologics & Spine has launched the TRUCATH^◊ Spinal Injection System, a new system for performing transforaminal epidural injections, according to a Smith & Nephew news release. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: FDA | Menaflex knee device | ReGen Biologics | review

FDA approval of ReGen Biologics' Menaflex knee device needs to be completely re-evaluated, according to a new FDA preliminary report. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: construction | Minnesota | sugery center | Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics, an independent physicians group, is building a new clinic in Edina, Minn., to consolidate three locations in the surrounding area, according to a report in Finance and Commerce. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Tags: AAOS | treatment guidelines

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approved new guidelines for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures, a common childhood injury that occurs with in an average 19 of 10,000 children annually, according to an AAOS news release. Add a comment Click to continue »  

Aleksandar Curcin, MD, was born in Novi Sad in the former Yugoslavia and eventually made his way to the East Coast where he studied medicine at the University of Maryland. He performed his orthopedic residency at Brown University in Providence, R.I., and spine training at the University of Maryland, where he remained on the faculty for seven years at the University Maryland Shock and Trauma Institute.

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1. Orthopedics was fourth among identified specialties represented at single-specialty centers, tied with pain management, and was represented in 5 percent of all single-specialty ASCs.

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Healthcare Reform; Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability of Orthopedic and Spine Programs - Growing Volumes, Assessing Financial Relationships, and Business and Legal Issues – October 7th; 16th Annual Improving the Profitability of ASCs Conference (Oct. 8-10, Chicago) - Special Discounts Available; Free White Papers Available Add a comment Click to continue »