Lewis Yocum, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, is scheduled to perform ulnar collateral ligament repair on Mariners closing pitcher David Aardsma, according to an MLB report.

Anthony Galea, MD, a Canadian sports medicine physician who was accused of smuggling unapproved human growth hormones into the United States to treat professional athletes, is scheduled to appear before a U.S. District Court in New York, according to a USA Today report.

Biomet reported net sales of $715.2 million during the fourth quarter of the 2011 fiscal year, which is an increase of 2 percent over the same period last year, according to a company news release.

The Spine Foundation, an independent organization with the mission to increase access to spinal care, has received a major institutional gift from Laser Spine Institute, a provider of endoscopic spine surgery with locations throughout the country, according to a news release.

Smith & Nephew's patent infringement case against Arthrex is being heard this month in Oregon, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.

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The Year Ahead: 9 Biggest Issues for Orthopedic Surgeons in 2011

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The Future of Orthopedic Surgeon Employment: 3 Core Concepts

Increasingly, orthopedic surgeons coming out of school are joining hospitals rather than independent practices. At the same time, orthopedic practices are increasingly entering into co-management or joint ... Click to continue »

Publisher’s Letter: January/February 2011

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5 Top-Paid Specialists Include Spine, Neurosurgery and Sports Medicine

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Spine Surgery in 2011 and Beyond: 7 Points About the Future of Spine Surgery

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Here are ten recent orthopedic and spine device company partnerships, agreements and acquisitions. Click to continue »