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On-Call Coverage: Should Hospitals Pay Orthopedic Physicians
Written by Mark Taylor
An obscure 1986 law continues to vex hospitals as they struggle to provide the on-call coverage for emergency rooms the law requires and elicit the support of physicians struggling with many of the same issues.

 
 

Researchers Identify Potential Causes of Squeaky Hips
Written by Staff
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Biomechanics Laboratory recently identified several potential causes of the squeaking sound emitted by orthopedic hip implants, according to a report by the Mayo Clinic.

 

New North American Spine Society Policy
Written by Staff
The North American Spine Society (NASS) has adopted a tough ethical policy requiring members presenting at annual conferences to reveal the true dollar amounts of all outside relationships within the previous year in annual disclosures.

 

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Elects New President
Written by Staff
Joseph Zuckerman, MD, was elected president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at its annual meeting in Las Vegas, according to an AAOS news release.

 

Spine Surgeon Dilemma: Standalone Practice or Join Orthopedic Group
Written by Rob Kurtz
The dilemma between whether to start a standalone practice or join an orthopedic group is one that many spine surgeons face during their careers. Both options have their merits, and both can bring challenges and obstacles to success.

 

MAKO to Unveil Next-Generation Robotic Arm System
Written by Staff
MAKO Surgical Corp. will unveil its next-generation robotic arm system and implants to be used in MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon’s annual meeting, according to a MAKO news release.

Cost of Doing Orthopedic Surgery
Written by Susan Kizirian, RN, MBA
With the advent of the updated CMS 2008 fee schedule, orthopedic surgery now becomes an even more viable option for the ASC. 183 Orthopedic CPTs were added to the list, including a uni-compartment knee replacement (CPT 27446).

Smith & Nephew Plans to Enter U.S. Extremities Market
Written by Staff
The PROMOS modular shoulder system, which received U.S. government approval in 2007, will be the first product introduced in the United States.

 

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Orthopedic-and Spine-Related Features

1.   28 Interesting Facts About Orthopedics in Surgery Centers and Orthopedic Surgeons

2.   5 Challenges Currently Facing Orthopedic and Spine Practices

3.   On-Call Coverage: Should Hospitals Pay Orthopedic Physicians

4.   3 Patient Satisfaction Initiatives Contributing to Parkview Orthopaedic Hospital’s Success

5.   31 Spine Surgeons to Know

6.   Orthopedic Surgery Salary Statistics by Region

7.   10 Knee Specialists to Know

8.   Income Offered to Recruited Orthopedic Surgeons 2004-2008

9.   Average Annual Salary for Orthopedic Surgeons by Region

10.  Average Annual Salary for Spine Surgeons by Region

11.  Secret to Spine Surgery Center Success: The “5 + 3 C’s”

12.  New North American Spine Society Policy

13.  4 Observations on Orthopedic and Spine Devices and Equipment

14.  5 Business Challenges Orthopedic Practices Face

15.  At a Glance: 6 Top Orthopedic Device Companies

16.  Spine Surgeon Dilemma: Standalone Practice or Join Orthopedic Group

17.  7 Factors Contributing to Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital’s Success

18.  10 Interesting Statistics and Facts About Orthopedic Practices

19.  Adding Outpatient Spine to Multispecialty ASCs

20.  Surgery Centers Struggle With Orthopedics Due to Lack of Understanding About Services, Compensation

21.  3 Hot Spine Device Trends

22.  3 Spine Products to Know With Neurosurgeon Dr. James B. Macon

23.  Spine Surgery Centers: How to Avoid 5 Common Causes of Failure

24.  Great Place to Work: Orthopedic & Sports Surgery Center (Appleton, Wis.)

25.  Cost of Doing Orthopedic Surgery

26.  The Future of Spine: Freestanding Spine Centers

27.  14 Statistics for Device-Intensive Procedures

28.  6 Statistics From Study of Average Implant Costs for Orthopedic and Cardiac Procedures in Hospitals

29.  7 Orthopedic Surgical Devices to Know

30.  Three Trends in the Implantable Device Industry

31.  Tips to Tackle Four Common Orthopedic Coding Challenges

32.  17 Orthopedic Coding Questions Answered By Stephanie Ellis

33.  6 Considerations for Successful Outpatient Knee Replacement

34.  Trends, Developments and Legal Issues in the Orthopedic and Spine Device Markets

35.  Five Trends and Developments Affecting the Orthopedic and Spine Device Market

36.  3 Strategies for Keeping Orthopedic Device Costs Down

37.  Office of Inspector General Issues Advisory Opinion: Physician/Hospital Orthopedic ASC Joint-Venture

38.  Study Shows Hospital Reimbursement Shifts for Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Surgery in 2008

Orthopedic-and Spine-Related News Briefs

39.  Researchers Identify Potential Causes of Squeaky Hips

40.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Elects New President

41.  Orthopedic Surgeon Shortage Predicted

42.  MAKO to Unveil Next-Generation Robotic Arm System

43.  Antitrust Case Against Zimmer, Stryker Dismissed

44.  NovaLign Gets FDA Clearance for Intramedullary Nail Product

45.  Federal Oversight of Orthopedic Device Companies Ends

46.  North American Spine Society Policy Requires Actual Dollar Amount Disclosure of Relationships

47.  Rush University Medical Center Receives $10M from Grainger Foundation for Orthopedic Surgery Center

48.  Smith & Nephew Plans to Enter U.S. Extremities Market

49.  OrthoIndy and Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital to Build New Surgery Center and Clinic

50.  Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Names New CEO

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