Six spine surgeons discuss how spine surgeons can partner with other surgeons to benefit patient care.

Primary, Mobility & Injury Specialists in Fort Myers, Fla., announced that it has joined the Florida Pain Network.

University Survey has collected feedback on EHR experiences for 1,000 specialists providing ambulatory care and published their results in the 2012 EHR Assessment for Ambulatory Specialists.

The Rockford Spine Center in Illinois has been named to the medical network for the Rockford IceHogs, and several physicians will serve as the hockey team's orthopedic spine specialists.

UPMC Sports Medicine has expanded its concussion program, which includes nine examination rooms for a 24-person multispecialty staff devoted to assessing, treating, managing and researching concussions.

Physician employment has grown by 32 percent over the past 10 years. Hospitals today are employing roughly 212,000 physicians — or 20 percent of the practicing physician workforce — according to the AHA Hospital Statistics 2012 Edition.

Here are 10 hand and upper extremities surgeons and specialists who were recently hired at hospitals or became partners at orthopedic groups.

Concussion specialists at the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) have developed a test that helps athletes determine when they can safely return to play after a concussion, according to a university news report.

The Rothman Institute, based in Philadelphia, has announced the Fall 2011 opening of a medical office building in Marlton, N.J., according to a practice news release.

Robert P. Casola, DO, joined Orthopedic Specialists of Southwest Florida, according to a practice news release.