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February 15, 2012
AAOS Honors Dr. Peter Millett With 2012 Achievement Award
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently honored Peter J. Millett, MD, of The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., with the 2012 Achievement Award, according to an AAOS news release.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 15, 2012
AAOS Gives 3 Scientific Exhibits the Award of Excellence
Three scientific exhibits at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting received the Award of Excellence, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 14, 2012
Mental Health Impacts Joint Replacement Outcomes
A patient's mental health status can impact orthopedic surgery outcomes, according to a report in Psych Central.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 13, 2012
30 New Orthopedic Device Launches & Releases
Here are 30 orthopedic devices that were recently launched or released. They are listed by company in alphabetical order.
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Spine and Orthopedic Devices and Implants
February 13, 2012
AAOS Reports on Orthopedic Surgeries in Haiti After Disaster Relief
Around 500 orthopedic surgeons from the United States traveled to Haiti in 2010 to help treat victims of the earthquake, which has prompted several discussions on further organization of disaster relief volunteers for orthopedic care, according to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons news release.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 10, 2012
10 Orthopedic Surgeons Honored by AAOS
Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons who were honored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at its 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The surgeons are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 10, 2012
Number of Americans With Total Knee Replacement Doubled Over 10 Years
New research shows that approximately 4.5 million Americans are living with total knee replacements, a number that doubled over the past 10 years, according to a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 10, 2012
U.S. Army Orthopedic Surgeons Present Research on Shoulder Surgery
U.S. Army orthopedic surgeons recently presented studies at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons focusing on sports medicine-related topics, according to a news release.
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Orthopedic Sports Medicine
February 09, 2012
AAOS Names Dr. John Tongue President in 2012
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has named John R. Tongue, MD, of Lake Oswego, Ore., as its new president, according to an organization news release.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
February 06, 2012
11 Statistics on Orthopedic Surgeon Practice Setting
Here are 11 statistics about where orthopedic surgeons are practicing based on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 2010 Orthopaedic Surgeon Census. More than half of respondents reported being in a private practice setting while only 17 percent were employed by hospitals or academic institutions.
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Improving Practice Profits