New specialists Oct 28, 2009
Specialty: Orthopedics and coliosis: specializing in sports injuries and general pediatric orthopedic and pediatric trauma issues. Experience: Fellow in pediatric and adolescent orthopedic sports medicine at Harvard University, Surgery Residency at University of California Irvine Medical Center, Louisiana State University Medical School, Brigham Young University undergrad. (AZCentral -- News)
Kids hospitals get $1 billion boost Oct 28, 2009
Phoenix Children's Medical Group employs 236 doctors and specialists who treat a range of pediatric diseases from orthopedics to complex brain cancers. Matt Descheny, who lives on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, has been a frequent visitor to Phoenix Children's Hospital over the past two years. (AZCentral -- News)
Fitzgerald named CEO of ArthroCare Oct 27, 2009
Prior to becoming a member of ArthroCare s (Pink Sheets: ARTC.PK) board, he spent 25 years in executive management position at , serving as president and CEO of its Howmedica Orthopedics division during his last 15 years there. He currently serves on the board of advisors of Sandvik MedTech. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Obituaries in the news Oct 27, 2009
It has been turned into products used in more than 200,000 patients for soft tissue repair and orthopedics. Purdue says that the technologies developed by Geddes have generated more than $15 million in royalties for the university. (Anchorage Daily News)
Take care of your toenails Oct 27, 2009
He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He can be reached at 685-3338 or through. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cape Coral Mailbag Oct 26, 2009
The services offered are many and not limited to cardiology, urology, orthopedics, minor surgery and advanced imaging. The land has been purchased, the final design phase was completed in May 2009 and it is tentatively expected to award the construction contract this coming fall. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Surgery potentially best option for severe migraine headaches Oct 25, 2009
The primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research centers of excellence in the nation and the world, including cancer, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and spine, radiology and radiation oncology, neurosurgery and neuroscience, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation and human genetics. Its main campus includes the internationally... (EurekAlert!)
Former Mohawk endures A-P tragedy Oct 25, 2009
An interview at the Waverly Orthopedics Center had turned into a job offer. Next thing Kellner knew, he needed a school nearby. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Woman crashes car into Framingham building Oct 25, 2009
Firefighter John Dejiacomo inspects the buckled in front doors of Framingham Orthopedics after a Kia Sportage struck the building yesterday afternoon ... The woman drove into Framingham Orthopedics at 1094 Worcester Road at about 2 p.m. after the brace on her right foot got stuck and she couldn't lift her foot off the gas pedal, police spokesman Lt. Paul Shastany said ... Nancy Doktor, a manager at Framingham Orthopedics, said she did not see it happen. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Business digest: Owen-Ames-Kimball completes addition Oct 24, 2009
- Dr. James Bynum, A. Kagan Orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, relocated from Plano, Texas. - Dr. Charles Camisa, Riverchase Dermatology, dermatology and dermatological immunology, relocated from Naples. (The News-Press -- Business)
Board still plans to hire second orthopedic surgeon Oct 24, 2009
Dr. Nathan Simpson, the hospitals chief of staff and a member of Powder River Orthopedics , was on hand to respond. He said that he and his colleagues remained amenable to providing coverage for Mormans patients, and had agreed to all demands the hospital had put before them. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Seacoast Rotary announces 1st Annual Turkey Trot Oct 23, 2009
Some of this years sponsors include: Piscataqua Savings Bank, TD Insurance, Inc., Symantec Corporation, Dr. Dan De Tolla, Access Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Sanders & Karcher, CPA and National Wreckers. Seacoast Rotarys Turkey Trot has joined the Portsmouth Community Race Series, which also includes: the Harbor Trail Road Race, Breast Cancer Stories, United Way 5K Challenge and the YMCA Healthy Kids. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
High school students learn ins and outs of a hospital Oct 23, 2009
Future sessions will include patient privacy rules, CPR, orthopedics and X-rays, with talk of holding a decontamination drill and allowing students to observe surgeries. "It's a learning experience for all of us," Chaput said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
For VA clinic, relief is nearer Oct 22, 2009
The addition will house specialty clinics such as orthopedics, neurology, urology, eye care and prosthetics. "It's a tremendous help to us," said Maurice Meisner, co-chairman of the Brevard Veterans Council. (Florida Today)
Actor Chris O'Donnell to Receive 2009 Caritas Award Oct 21, 2009
Saint John's provides a spectrum of treatment and diagnostic services with distinguished areas of excellence in oncology, neuroscience, spine, orthopedics, orthopedics, women's health and cardiac services, with specialized programs such as the internationally acclaimed John Wayne Cancer Institute. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Saint Francis receives award Oct 20, 2009
As a result, Saint Francis received the 2010 Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and is ranked among the top three hospitals in Missouri for overall orthopedics. These exceptional rankings are the result of five-star ratings for overall orthopaedics, total knee replacement, total hip replacement and hip fracture repair. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Whos job is it to provide patient care? Oct 18, 2009
Meanwhile, hospital executive vice president Andy Fitzgerald estimates that 40 percent of Gillettes potential orthopedics cases go out of town, and that a partner for Morman would help to capture some of that overflow ... He voted against the idea because the hospitals 2008 manpower study put orthopedics near the bottom of recruiting priorities ... In addition to Morman, Gillette also hosts three full-time orthopedists at Powder River Orthopedics and Spine: Drs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A Healthier Way to Pay Doctors Oct 16, 2009
Add to that the high costs, long days and billing headaches involved in running a practice, and it's no wonder so many family docs are trading up to specialties like orthopedics or neurology, where the pay can be three times as great and the hours a whole lot shorter. Only 3 out of 10 doctors in the U.S. now are PCPs, compared with 5 out of 10 elsewhere in the world. (Time.com)
St. Lukes No. 1 in state for critical care Oct 15, 2009
St. Luke s Hospital, led by President and Chief Executive Gary Olson, has 493 beds and specializes in 60 areas, including cardiovascular care and surgery, cancer care, neurosurgery and neurology, orthopedics, maternity and other women s health, general medicine, outpatient services, pediatrics and comprehensive surgical services. Most Read Stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Transcendental meditation reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer Oct 14, 2009
The 335-bed full-service hospital on Chicago's north side specializes in a full array of services, including cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, family medicine, diabetes and behavioral care. The hospital has more than 550 physicians on staff, representing more than 35 specialties. (EurekAlert!)
Allina spreading best to rest Oct 13, 2009
Fairview has had service lines in place in areas such as cardiology, orthopedics, women and children s services and cancer care. Fairview spokesman Ryan Davenport said the programs promote best practices in care. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Many Doctors Still Don't Disclose Consulting Fees Oct 9, 2009
"In a high-tech field like orthopedics, surgeon relationships with industry are common," said lead researcher Dr. Mininder Kocher, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. These relationships help advance innovation and can benefit patients, especially as federal dollars for research are decreasing, Kocher said. (MEDLINEplus)
Kevin Smith succeeds Dale Lodge as President and CEO of Winchester Hospital Oct 9, 2009
As the northwest suburban Boston area s leading provider of comprehensive health care services, the 229-bed facility provides care in general, bariatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/gynecology and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery. Winchester Hospital has clinical affiliations with several nationally recognized hospitals in the region, including Children s... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Hospitals new hire has some upset Oct 8, 2009
Hans Kioschos, Nathan Simpson and John Dunn of Powder River Orthopedics again led the charge for the dissent ... In addition to the three surgeons from Powder River Orthopedics, numerous other doctors packed the hospitals ground floor conference room to hear or participate in the debate ... - The decision went against the hospitals own community needs assessment, which listed orthopedics as a low recruitment priority. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bunionectomy Oct 3, 2009
Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics (4th Ed.); Harry B. skinner, MD, PhD; The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006. What to Do About Bunions; Dr. James P. Ioli, DPM; Harvard Women s Health Watch, Feb 2004. (Suite101.com)
Progressive Infantile Scoliosis: Where Surgery Was The Standard, Casting May Be The Future Oct 2, 2009
"Best of all, we can cure some children with progressive infantile scoliosis, something we can't do with surgery and devices," said James O. Sanders, M.D., chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the URMC and author of the research published in this month's Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. "If we cast these children before their curvatures become severe and before they turn 2, our chances of avoiding surgery and potentially curing them are much better.". (Science Daily)
Seton Medical Center Hays opens Oct 2, 2009
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Hospital, doctor say another orthopedic surgeon is needed Oct 2, 2009
That decision drew a sharp rebuke from the surgeons at Powder River Orthopedics , who would be most directly affected by such a hire ... Orthopedics is an expensive specialty for a hospital to hire and equip ... kedw49 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:17 PM:" Maybe the hospital doesn't realize it, but we already have alot of orthopedics surgeons in Gillette. Unfortunately they have not been allowed to have operating privileges at our hospital so many people choose to leave Gillette and have surgery in... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Corrections officer charged in cat shooting Oct 1, 2009
Hoefer, who once worked in orthopedics, massaged and exercised Tinkerbelle's hind legs with her hands daily; she ran a wire brush down her pet's legs to stimulate the nerves. As Tinkerbelle progressed, Hoefer placed a stool near the sofa and taught the feline how to step up and get on the couch again. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Do we need another orthopedic surgeon? Sep 30, 2009
John Dunn, Hans Kioschos and Nathan Simpson of Powder River Orthopedics ... By that point, Walker already had signed a contract with Powder River Orthopedics ... Campbell County Memorial Hospital, the surgeons at Powder River Orthopedics , and Dr. Monica Morman all have had their run-ins in the past, and the results havent always been pretty. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bulls' center Gray out 6-8 weeks with leg injury Sep 30, 2009
He was examined by team physician Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, who determined that he had a stress fracture of his left fibula. The diagnosis was confirmed by MRI.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Study: Poor Shoes May Haunt Your Later Sep 30, 2009
Orthopedics specialize in bones when it comes to the foot and ankle you should always talk w/ a podiatrist. A podiatrist specializes in all the ligaments, tendons, bones and muscles. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Make no bones about it Sep 25, 2009
Doctors David Laitinen and Jeffrey Ollo are familiar faces around Schneck Medical Center, and Dr. Kristopher Williams is the newest addition to the orthopedics team. Williams is an orthopedic surgeon trained to diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries and traumas, along with performing total joint replacement surgeries. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
ACL injuries in school children Sep 24, 2009
We have seen a dramatic increase in ACL injuries in the past year and an alarming number of female athletes with this injury, says Kathleen Richards, director of Physical Therapy at Plymouth Bay Orthopedics & Sports Therapy in Duxbury. We ve developed this program to give parents and students as well as athletic directors and coaches an opportunity to learn more about this injury, why it occurs and hopefully how to prevent it. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Vibra Healthcare and Summa Health System Joint Venture to Build 60-Bed Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital Sep 22, 2009
"The hospital will complement Summa's renowned seniors, cardiac, cancer and orthopedics programs and offer an integrated component to our continuum of care for patients transitioning from recent hospital treatments for illnesses or injuries on their road to recovery.". Upon its completion, the new rehabilitation hospital will integrate the talent of Summa's rehabilitation staffs at Summa Akron City Hospital, Summa Barberton Hospital and Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital in an accessible,... (PR Newswire)
Can an over-the-counter vitamin-like substance slow the progression of Parkinson's disease? Sep 22, 2009
The new hospital, scheduled to open in 2012, is the centerpiece of a $1-billion, 10-year campus redevelopment plan called the Rush Transformation, which also includes a new orthopedics building (to open in Fall 2009), a new parking garage and central power plant completed in June 2009, renovations of selected existing buildings and demolition of obsolete buildings. The new hospital is being designed and built to conserve energy and water, reduce waste and use sustainable building materials. (EurekAlert!)
School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles Sep 20, 2009
"Children are at risk for injury when they take a break from sports training or don't prepare enough for the fall sports season. A rapid return to participation in sports such as football, soccer and long-distance running puts considerable stress on the foot and ankle, significantly predisposing them to injury," Dr. Ned Amendola, professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, said in a statement from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Hospitals add flu season policies Sep 20, 2009
Emory s new policy, which affects Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown (previously Crawford Long Hospital), Emory Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital and Emory University Orthopedics Hospital, also covers their emergency departments. Persons with a cough or influenza-like illness symptoms who accompany patients to the Emergency Departments will be asked to wear surgical masks while accompanying patients in the waiting area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Athletes With Smaller Anterior Cruciate Ligaments May Be More Susceptible To Injury Sep 20, 2009
If you compared two people of the same weight, based on our data set, we would expect the injured person had the smaller ACL, said Ajit Chaudhari, assistant professor of orthopedics at Ohio State University and lead author of the study ... Co-authors are Eric Zelman of the College of Medicine, David Flanigan and Christopher Kaeding of the Department of Orthopedics, and Haikady Nagaraja of the Department of Statistics, all at Ohio State. (Science Daily)
Alan Kang set stage for Shoji Sep 19, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Posted on: Friday, September 18, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
One more for hospital seat Sep 18, 2009
She works as a physician assistant at Powder River Orthopedics. Campbell County is in a unique position to provide top-flight medical care for residents, Peters says. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Parents on slides a steep risk Sep 18, 2009
And every one of those injuries occurred when a toddler was riding on the lap of an adult or an older sibling, Gaffney reported this month in a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. The mothers and fathers I spoke with were extremely frustrated to hear this was a possibility, Gaffney says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Academic Opinion Leaders in the Field of Spine Surgery & Sacroiliac Joint Experts Attend SI-BONE's National Summit on the Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Pathology Sep 17, 2009
Some of the assembled spine experts included Steven Garfin (former president of NASS, Chief of Orthopedics at UCSD), John Glaser (MUSC-Charleston), Arnold Graham-Smith (Jacksonville, FL), Leonard Rudolf (Lebanon, NH), Nick Shamie (UCLA), EJ Donner (Loveland, CO) and Jonathan Sembrano and Charles Ledonio (U of MN), and Mark Reiley (founder of Kyphon). The group was selected in order to have a balance of academicians and private practitioners with significant clinical expertise in diagnosis of LBP... (PR Newswire)
New Milford, Danbury Hospitals May Join Forces Sep 17, 2009
The hospital provides centers of excellence in cardiovascular services, cancer, weight loss surgery, orthopedics, digestive disorders and radiology. It also offers specialized programs for sleep disorders and asthma management. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
The Coming Flood of Government Jobs Sep 16, 2009
One example of a medical job open now: chief of orthopedics in the Portland, Ore. office of the Veterans Health Administration, a post that pays up to $275,000 a year. (ABC News -- Business)
Classes to take at Ageless Expo Sep 16, 2009
11 a.m., Dr. Benjamin Robertson, Northern Orthopedics, will discuss "Geriatric Fracture Program.". 11:30 a.m., Julie Vreeland, UCARE, to discuss Medicare bingo. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Petit backing biomaterials biz MiMedx Sep 15, 2009
MiMedx subsidiaries include LeveL Orthopedics, which develops implants for use in the upper extremities, and SpineMedica, which owns a license for a polyvinyl alcohol polymer that may be used to treat damaged soft-tissue trauma and disease in the spine and as a barrier for scar-tissue formation after surgery. A third business unit is developing a proprietary collagen-based fiber that may be used to repair tendons and ligaments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
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Q: Why did you decide to specialize in pediatric orthopedics ... For additional information about Orthopaedic Hospitals pediatric orthopedics program visit. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Petit back, new role with MiMedx Group Sep 12, 2009
But MiMedx will be his first foray into the orthopedics implant business. I ve had to learn a new language and converse with a different set of physicians, Petit said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Hospital's Interim Chief Sep 12, 2009
Key specialties include cancer and cardiovascular care, emergency medicine, one-day surgery, sleep disorders, orthopedics, women's imaging and family birthing. The hospital consistently ranks among the highest in Connecticut and nationally for patient satisfaction, serving residents in Connecticut and New York. (New Milford Times, CT)
Just For The Health Of It- Public safety workers find comfort with their chiropractor Sep 10, 2009
Before the first physical assessment (cervical and lumbar range of motion, spinal balance, leg length, orthopedics, motor strength, reflexes and sensory tests) by their chiropractor and then again at the end of the trial study each patient was asked to rate his or her overall state of health. They were also asked to assess physical and mental well-being, stress level, quality of life perception and overall life enjoyment. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain Sep 10, 2009
Dr. Todd J. Albert, chairman of the department of orthopedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, said the study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, was well-designed ... SOURCES: Todd J. Albert, M.D., chairman, department of orthopedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and the Rothman Institute, Philadephia; Mary Lou Galantino, PT, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Andrews to help youth football league Sep 10, 2009
Andrews' orthopedics group to help youth football program - Birmingham Business Journal ... Andrews' orthopedics group to help youth football program. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Apollo Hospitals promise higher returns than Fortis Sep 7, 2009
The Wockhardt deal will also help Fortis consolidate its position in specialties such as cardiac, orthopedics, renal and neuro sciences. FINANCIALS. (India Times)
THINNER YOU: Six backpack safety tips Sep 5, 2009
In a 2004 study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 64 percent of 11- to 15-year-olds who used backpacks also complained of pain. If you ve ever had back or neck pain, you know how uncomfortable it can be. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Grady to add to ER, trauma Sep 5, 2009
Grady has mapped a $75 million overhaul of its neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, acute general surgery, burn care, and labor and delivery services. Grady management hopes these changes will help balance the hospital s lopsided payer mix and put more paying patients in its beds. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Clinic, College Station hospital join forces Sep 5, 2009
Rotating specialties include otolaryngology, cardiology, orthopedics and others. Brenham Clinic also operates full-time medical services in Bellville. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma to Partner with Surgical Care Affiliates Sep 4, 2009
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma is a state of the art hospital providing surgical services and inpatient acute care in a number of specialties including pain management, podiatry and orthopedics. SCA and a number of physician partners will own the facility and SCA will provide management services. (PR Newswire)
Passionate boos, cheers mark Eshoo meeting on health care Sep 4, 2009
Orthopedics also is getting big. Knee or Hip job for a fraction of the USofA cost. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Seidman family contributes $6 million to Hillcrest Hospital Project Sep 4, 2009
Hillcrest s Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular, cancer, imaging, orthopedics, neurology, women and children s services, pain management, digestive health, neonatal intensive care and pediatric emergency care. For more information, visit the Hillcrest website at. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Kuraray Mediacal Obtains Approval for Artificial Bone Graft Sep 3, 2009
Kuraray Medical developed the new bone grafts in collaboration with the Ceramic Biomaterial Group, Biomaterials Center, National Institute for Materials Science and the Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Clinical Medicine, The University of Tsukuba. Made of hydroxylapatite, the chief component of living bone, the aligned connectivity and porous structure of this product are conducive to binding together with surrounding bone and supplementing bone growth into the internal portion of the... (JCN Network, Japan)
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital opens first cardiac observation unit Sep 2, 2009
A medical staff of nearly 200 physicians represents nearly all medical and surgical specialties, enabling full-service care with an emphasis on heart, cancer, orthopedics, and neuroscience services. Additional information can be found at northern. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
El Maida Shriners In El Paso Want To Reach More Children Aug 31, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Maida Shriners in El Paso have been around since 1909 and since then they have been committed to providing pediatric specialty care in orthopedics, burns, and spinal cord and other injures. In all, there are 22 Shriners Children's Hospitals around the United States. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Researchers identify protein involved in causing gum disease, osteoporosis, arthritis Aug 31, 2009
Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 2 in orthopedics, No. 3 in rheumatology and No. 24 in neurology by U.S. News Report (2009), and has received Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. (EurekAlert!)
BroMenn to open overnight stay facility outside of hospital Aug 29, 2009
Comfort & Care Suites can accept patients for up to two nights following some spine; gynecological; ear nose and throat; orthopedics; urological and plastic surgeries, the doctors said ... The facility is in 2,900 square feet of renovated space that had been used for McLean County Orthopedics' physical therapy ... Dustman is an orthopedic surgeon with McLean County Orthopedics and Irwin is retired from there. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
